relume

[riːˈluːm]

relume Definition

• 1. to light or ignite again
• 2. to rekindle a fire or passion

Using relume: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "relume" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He relumed the candle with a match.

• Example

  The coach's speech relumed the team's fighting spirit.

• Example

  The sunset relumed the sky with vibrant colors.

relume Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for relume

• rekindle
• ignite
• light
• revive
• fire up

Antonyms for relume

• extinguish
• quench
• put out

Phrases with relume

• relume the flame

  to reignite a passion or love that has faded

  Example

  After years of marriage, they decided to take a trip together to relume the flame.

• relume the fire

  to reignite a fire that has gone out

  Example

  The camper used dry leaves and twigs to relume the fire.

• relume the hope

  to restore hope or optimism

  Example

  The inspiring story relumed the hope in the community.

Origins of relume

from Latin 're-', meaning 'again', and 'lumen', meaning 'light'

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Summary: relume in Brief

The verb 'relume' [riːˈluːm] means to light or ignite again, or to rekindle a fire or passion. It can be used literally, as in 'He relumed the candle with a match,' or figuratively, as in 'The coach's speech relumed the team's fighting spirit.' The phrase 'relume the flame' is often used to describe reigniting a passion or love that has faded.