Definition

To make something warm again after it has become cold.

Example

I need to rewarm my coffee because it has gone cold.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I made some soup earlier, but it got cold.

You should just rewarm it on the stove.

That's a good idea, I’ll do that now.

Yeah, it'll taste better warm anyway.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rewarm → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "warm" (from Old English "wearm", meaning to make warm). The word "rewarm" means to make something warm again.

Memory Tip

Think of making something warm 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'warm' refers to the act of heating.

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