Definition of REKINDLE

rekindle

Plural: rekindles

Verb

Verb Forms: rekindled, rekindling, rekindles

  • To rekindle a fire; to revive something.
  • kindle anew, as of a fire
  • arouse again
    • "rekindle hopes"
    • "rekindle her love"
  • To kindle again.
  • To be kindled or ignited again.
  • To revive.

Noun

  • Synonym of reflash.

Examples

  • A well-placed ’Z’ could REKINDLE his chances for a comeback in the Words With Friends game.
  • After being abroad for a decade, when he came back he rekindled his obsession with cricket.

Origin / Etymology

From re- + kindle.

Synonyms

reflash

Scrabble Score: 13

rekindle: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
rekindle: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rekindle: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

rekindle: valid Words With Friends Word