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Definition rekindle in American English

rekindle verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌriˈkɪnd(ə)l/
1

to make you start feeling or thinking about something that you have not felt or thought about for a long time

Example

This trip has rekindled some old memories for me.

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2

to start a friendship or relationship again with someone

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3

to make something such as violence or angry feelings start happening again

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Definition rekindle in American English