1. the act of lighting something again or causing something to burn again
2. the act of reviving or renewing something that had diminished or ended

1. present participle of rekindle: lighting something again or causing something to burn again
2. present participle of rekindle: reviving or renewing something that had diminished or ended

Examples

• The rekindling of the campfire took several attempts in the wind.
• They are rekindling their friendship after years apart.
• The rekindling of public interest in the case led to new investigations.
• She focused on rekindling her passion for painting.
• The couple is rekindling their romance with a second honeymoon.
• The rekindling of old rivalries made the game more intense.
• He spent the evening rekindling the fireplace for warmth.