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to rekindle
01
to revive or renew something, such as a relationship or interest, that has faded
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
rekindle
3rd person singular
rekindles
Present participle
rekindling
Past simple
rekindled
Past participle
rekindled
Examples
After years apart, they managed to rekindle their childhood friendship.
02
to ignite again, as a flame or fire that has gone out
Examples
He rekindled the campfire after the rain had dampened it.
