1. to light (a fire) again
2. to revive or renew (an emotion, interest, or relationship)

Examples

• He tried to rekindle the campfire with dry twigs.
• The couple decided to rekindle their romance after years apart.
• Reading that book rekindled her interest in astronomy.
• The old photograph rekindled memories of their childhood.
• She hoped the vacation would rekindle their friendship.
• The coach’s speech rekindled the team’s fighting spirit.
• They worked hard to rekindle the dying embers.