Also means
to reignite
Usage Note
Riaccendere is the prefixed form of accendere (to light, to switch on) with the re- prefix indicating resumption. It is used for relighting a flame (riaccendere il fuoco), turning a device back on (riaccendere il telefono), or reviving a feeling or conflict (riaccendere una speranza). Like accendere, it takes avere as the auxiliary.
Examples
"Quella notizia ha riacceso la sua speranza."
Natural Translation
That news reignited his hope.
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