rekindle

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishrekindlere‧kin‧dle /riːˈkɪndl/ verb [transitive] INTERESTEDto make someone have a particular feeling, thought etc again SYN reawaken The trial has rekindled painful memories of the war.→ See Verb table Examples from the Corpusrekindle• Many topics may arise from such conversations, many happy and formative memories can be rekindled.• As a result, interest in non-destructive fieldwork was rekindled and continues today alongside excavation.• Financial responsibility for giving support would be delegated to a local level in order to rekindle civic responsibility.• He has rekindled his taste for tabbouleh, shish kebab and pilaf in Fresno.• His recent move to Utah rekindled Jack's interest in skiing.• He held her tightly, and the strength of his arms rekindled long-dormant memories.• Hoping to rekindle the fire Sally accepted, but it was no use.• Countless pop artists have gone to Nashville to rekindle their songwriting skills in recent years.

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Verb table

rekindle

Simple Form

Present

I, you, we, they rekindle

he, she, it rekindles

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Past

I, you, he, she, it, we, they rekindled

Present perfect

I, you, we, they have rekindled

he, she, it has rekindled

Past perfect

I, you, he, she, it, we, they had rekindled

Future

I, you, he, she, it, we, they will rekindle

Future perfect

I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have rekindled

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Continuous Form

Present

I am rekindling

he, she, it is rekindling

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you, we, they are rekindling

Past

I, he, she, it was rekindling

you, we, they were rekindling

Present perfect

I, you, we, they have been rekindling

he, she, it has been rekindling

Past perfect

I, you, he, she, it, we, they had been rekindling

Future

I, you, he, she, it, we, they will be rekindling

Future perfect

I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have been rekindling

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