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rekindling

[/riːˈkɪndlɪŋ/]
noun/verb (gerund/present participle)
reavivar, reacender
1. The act of lighting a fire again or causing it to burn more brightly
Rekindling the campfire kept us warm through the night.
Reavivar a fogueira nos manteve aquecidos durante a noite.
2. Reviving or renewing interest, emotion, or relationship that had diminished
They are rekindling their romance after years apart.
Eles estão reaviçando seu romance após anos separados.
3. Restoring enthusiasm, passion, or motivation that had faded
Rekindling her passion for art helped her find purpose again.
Reavivar sua paixão pela arte ajudou-a a encontrar propósito novamente.
Synonyms
revivingreignitingrestoringrenewingreawakening
Antonyms
extinguishingdiminishingsuppressingquenching

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reavivar, reacender
Most commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts
Portugal
reavivar, reacender
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
reavivar
Preferred in urban, modern contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

rekindling the flame (reviving romantic love)
rekindling old friendships (restoring past relationships)
rekindling the spark (reviving enthusiasm or attraction)
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