What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
relight
Example
Can you relight the candles on the birthday cake? [relight: verb]
Example
I had to relight the stove after the gas went out. [relight: verb]
reignite
Example
The coach's speech reignited the team's fighting spirit. [reignite: verb]
Example
After a long period of distance, they decided to reignite their friendship. [reignite: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Relight is a more common word than reignite, as it is used in everyday language to describe the act of lighting something again.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between relight and reignite?
Both relight and reignite are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
