Verb
rekindle
IPA /ˌriːˈkɪndl/
To make a feeling, interest or relationship become strong or active again after it has faded.
See example sentence: rekindle
Finding my old guitar rekindled my interest in music.
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galvanise
IPA /ˈɡælvənaɪz/
To prompt someone into action by creating a strong feeling of urgency or excitement.
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The damaged playground galvanised the neighbours into organising a repair day.
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