Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reignite

verb
/ˌriː.ɪɡˈnaɪt/
Definition
to cause something that was once ignited to start burning again, or to create interest or excitement in something that has decreased.
Examples
  • After the meeting, they needed to reignite the team’s enthusiasm for the project.
  • The movie was so good that it helped to reignite my love for cinema.
  • He tried to reignite the flame of their past friendship.
Meaning
Reignite refers to the action of starting a fire or an interest once more after it has diminished or been extinguished.
Synonyms
  • rekindle
  • revive
  • restart
  • renew