What does the cryptic crossword clue "Put new life into what kings do before ceremony — not right (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REIGN (synonym="what kings do") + ITE (synonym="ITE") = REIGNITE The answer is REIGNITE.

Put new life into what kings do before ceremony — not right (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29150 | 8 Down | 2023-08-16 flower