1. to cause something to start burning again
Usage: third person singular present tense of reignite
2. to cause something such as interest, enthusiasm, or conflict to begin again or become active again
Usage: third person singular present tense of reignite; figurative use

Examples

• The wind reignites the dying campfire.
• She reignites the candle with a match.
• The scandal reignites public debate about ethics.
• His speech reignites hope among the supporters.
• The discovery reignites interest in ancient history.
• The rivalry reignites when the teams meet again.
• The controversy reignites old tensions between the groups.