Relight Meaning in English
word
ˌriˈlaɪt
ree-LYTE
ɹɪlˈaɪt
ri-LYTE
Definition
To light something again, especially a fire, candle, or lamp that has gone out.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for physical flames or sources of light. Commonly paired with 'candle', 'fire', 'lamp'. Not used for abstract ideas (use 'rekindle' for feelings). Formal/informal neutral.
Spanish: volver a encender - reavivar (fuego/luz)Portuguese (BR): acender novamente - reacenderPortuguese (PT): acender de novo - reacenderChinese (Simplified): 重新点燃Chinese (Traditional): 重新點燃Hindi: फिर से जलानाArabic: إعادة إضاءة - إشعال من جديدBengali: আবার আগুন জ্বালানো - পুনরায় আলো জ্বালানোRussian: зажечь снова - вновь зажечьJapanese: 再び火をつける - 再点灯するVietnamese: đốt lại - thắp lạiKorean: 다시 불을 붙이다 - 다시 켜다Turkish: yeniden yakmakUrdu: دوبارہ جلاناIndonesian: menyalakan kembali
Example Sentences
She tried to relight the candle after the wind blew it out.
basic
You need a match to relight the stove.
basic
It took several tries to relight the campfire.
basic
Can you relight the lantern? It's getting dark out here.
natural
After dinner, we had to relight the fire to stay warm.
natural
The wind keeps blowing it out—I can't relight it fast enough!
natural