Definition

To start something again that was previously stopped or lost, especially a feeling or interest.

Example

After a long break, they decided to reignite their passion for painting.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Do you think we can reignite our old passion for painting?

I would love that! It was so much fun back in the day.

Yeah, maybe we could start with a weekend workshop.

Great idea! That might really help to reignite our creativity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reignite → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "ignite" (from Latin "ignire", meaning to set on fire). The word means to set something on fire again or to rekindle a flame.

Memory Tip

Think of 'igniting' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'ignite' means to set on fire.

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