Antonyms for re-kindle


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ree-kin-dl
Phonetic Transcription : riˈkɪn dl


Definition of re-kindle

Origin :
  • 1590s, from re- "back, again" + kindle (v.). Figurative use from 1650s. Related: Rekindled; rekindling.
  • As in renovate : verb fix up, modernize
  • As in revive : verb start again; bring back to life
  • As in burn : verb be on fire; set on fire
  • As in rekindle : verb light again
  • As in reanimate : verb revive
  • As in reawaken : verb revive
  • As in resurrect : verb revive
  • As in revitalize : verb revive
  • As in revivify : verb revive
Example sentences :
  • But no following spring should ever re-kindle the roses in those waning cheeks—no mortal hand arrest the progress of decay.
  • Extract from : « Baron Bruno » by Louisa Morgan
  • This simple stable duty done, the men betake themselves to the tents, re-kindle the fire, and commence culinary operations.
  • Extract from : « The Death Shot » by Mayne Reid
  • Another secondary meaning is "to re-vive or to re-kindle" in its metaphoric sense.
  • Extract from : « Notes & Queries, No. 18. Saturday, March 2, 1850 » by Various

Synonyms for re-kindle

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