reignite
|re/ig/nite|
B2
/ˌriːɪɡˈnaɪt/
(ignite)
set on fire
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reignite' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ignire,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'ignire' meant 'to set on fire.'
Historical Evolution
'ignire' transformed into the French word 'igniter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ignite,' with 're-' added to form 'reignite.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set on fire again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to revive or renew something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to light something again or to cause something to start burning again.
The firefighters managed to reignite the campfire.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41