rekindle

verb (used with object), re·kin·dled, re·kin·dling.

1. to excite, stir up, or rouse anew: efforts to rekindle their romance; comments that rekindled her anger.
2. to cause to begin burning again; ignite again: Never use gasoline to rekindle a fire.

verb (used without object), re·kin·dled, re·kin·dling.

3. to begin to burn again; ignite again: She is worried about a fire rekindling.

verb

1. to arouse or cause to be aroused againrekindle the romance in your relationship
2. to set alight or start to burn again

v.

1590s, from re- “back, again” + kindle (v.). Figurative use from 1650s. Related: Rekindled; rekindling.