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relume

/rɪˈl(j)uːm/
verb
[with object] - literary
Relight or rekindle (a light, flame, etc.)

Origin
Early 17th century: from re- ‘again’ + illume, partly suggested by French rallumer.

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Reneé relumed the candle so he could resume his reexamination of this region of the room. He was not expecting what was revealed.

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