Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rekindle-a-memory

verb phrase
/rɪˈkɪn.dl ə ˈmɛm.ə.ri/
Definition
To revive or renew a memory that had faded or been forgotten.
Examples
  • Looking through old photographs can help you rekindle a memory of your childhood.
  • The song played on the radio served to rekindle a memory of summer vacations long gone.
  • She shared a story that rekindled a memory of their first meeting.
Meaning
The phrase ‘rekindle a memory’ refers to the process of bringing back to mind an experience, emotion, or event that once held significance, often eliciting strong feelings or nostalgia.
Synonyms
  • revive a memory
  • refresh a recollection
  • bring back to mind