rediscover
/ˌriːdɪˈskʌvə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌriːdɪˈskʌvər/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)rē-di-ˈskə-vər/ (ame, mw)
rediscover — verb
- rediscoverpresent simple I / you / we / they
- rediscovershe / she / it
- rediscoveredpast simple
- rediscovering-ing form
1. to begin experiencing something again after a long period without it, especially
to begin experiencing something again after a long period without it, especially when you now appreciate its value more than before — for example, rediscovering a childhood hobby, a familiar place you had stopped visiting, or a quality you had forgotten you possessed.
After retiring, Jude rediscovered his passion for acting by joining a local theatre group.
rediscover + [abstract noun] (passion / love / joy for something)
Trang rediscovered an old journal and was surprised by her younger self's honesty.
rediscover + [concrete object from the past]
Vinícius rediscovered the coastal town where his family had spent summer holidays.
Aoi rediscovered the joy of growing food after starting a small garden.
The exhibition helped the city rediscover an important chapter of its own history.
- rekindle
stronger emotional tone, usually about feelings or relationships (e.g. rekindle a romance)
- revive
bring back from decline; can be used for traditions, customs, skills (e.g. revive an old craft)
- reclaim
implies taking back something that was lost or taken away, often with effort
- find again
more literal and neutral; lacks the emotional nuance of renewed appreciation
文法句型
rediscover + noun phrase
rediscover + yourself / your love of something
用法筆記
Unlike the general phrase 'find again,' which can refer to any lost object, 'rediscover' tends to be used for experiences, places, activities, or personal qualities — things you once knew or valued but had stopped engaging with. It often carries a positive sense of renewed appreciation and is less suitable for physically misplaced everyday objects like keys or glasses.