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rekindle


Meanings
  • Verb

    To cause (a flame, ember, etc.) to burn again; revive.

  • Verb

    To revive or renew a former interest, feeling, or activity.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with rekindle
mendicle , pendicle , sendicle
Variants
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rekindle , rekindled , rekindles , rekindling
Etymology
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From Old North French rekindre ‘set on fire anew’, from re- ‘again’ + kindle ‘set on fire’.


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  1. The term 'rekindle' is often used in the context of relationships, where a couple may refer to 'rekindling the flame' of their romance.

  2. In the world of chemistry, 'rekindling' is used to describe the process of reigniting a reaction that has slowed down or stopped.

  3. The phrase 'rekindle the embers' is a common idiom used to describe reviving a former interest or passion.


Related Concepts
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  1. Relight: Relight is a synonym of 'rekindle'. It refers to the action of causing a flame or ember to burn again.

  2. Revive: Revive is another synonym of 'rekindle'. It refers to the action of bringing something back to life or activity.


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In literature, 'rekindle' is often used metaphorically to describe the revival of emotions, relationships, or ideas. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the narrator speaks of 'rekindling old friendships' and 'rekindling the romance of the past'.

How to Memorize "rekindle"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a match being lit and then being blown out. Imagine someone picking up the match and lighting it again, thus rekindling the flame.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'rekindle' with the idea of reviving or renewing something. For example, think of a fire that has gone out, but can be rekindled by adding more fuel or kindling.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Re-kindle' - Re means 'again', and kindle means 'to set on fire'. So, 'Re-kindle' means 'to set on fire again'.


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