reignite

verb

re·​ig·​nite (ˌ)rē-ig-ˈnīt How to pronounce reignite (audio)
reignited; reigniting
1
transitive + intransitive : to begin or cause (something) to begin to burn again
The strong winds reignited the embers.
The fire reignited.
2
transitive : to give new life or energy to (something)
The success of the movie reignited her career.
The economic crisis has reignited debate on the regulation of banks.
3
intransitive : to reoccur suddenly
The war never really ended. It … seemed to reignite every two years or so.Jeffrey Bartholet
reignition noun
plural reignitions
measures to prevent the reignition of the fire
Crews will continue to patrol the affected areas today to keep an eye out for reignitions. Ryan Pfeil

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As things have simmered down since then, Keke Palmer recently reignited the feud when Shields and Remy appeared on her Baby, This Is Keke Palmer podcast. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025 On the Necessary Moral Elevation of Luxury Beyond business strategy, embracing diversity and inclusion can reignite creativity and reshape luxury’s cultural relevance. Laurence Lim, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025 What to watch: The return of the statue to the committee would likely reignite debates and protests over Rizzo's legacy. Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025 When the game was on the verge of slipping away in the second quarter, Christian Braun reignited the Nuggets’ engine temporarily. Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reignite

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reignite was in 1818

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“Reignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reignite. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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