reignite

verb

re·​ig·​nite (ˌ)rē-ig-ˈnīt How to pronounce reignite (audio)
reignited; reigniting
Synonyms of reignitenext
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
(ˌ)rē-ig-ˈni-shən How to pronounce reignite (audio)
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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Investors will be watching to see if these tech updates can reignite confidence in the stock. — Pia Singh, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025 Although many around the world have been cutting interest rates to fuel growth after the inflation crisis has subsided, the OECD believes the inflation that tariffs will reignite means central banks will have to keep rates higher for longer, causing prolonged pain for businesses and consumers. — David Goldman, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025 However, tensions reignited at the recent baby shower for the poster's daughter. — David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025 Gold prices are spiking higher now as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies have kicked off an international trade war that has roiled financial markets and threatened to reignite inflation for families and businesses alike. — TIME, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reignite

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reignite was in 1818

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