rededicate

verb

re·​ded·​i·​cate (ˌ)rē-ˈde-di-ˌkāt 

also -ˈde-ˌdē-

rededicated; rededicating; rededicates

transitive verb

: to dedicate (someone or something) again or anew: such as

a

: to commit (oneself, one's life, etc.) anew to a cause, enterprise, or activity

He has told friends that he will rededicate himself to medicine …

—People

b

: to change the official name of (something) as a way of honoring or remembering someone or something

rededicated the gymnasium in honor of the late coach

rededication

(ˌ)rē-ˌde-di-ˈkā-shən 

noun

plural rededications

What began as a glorious evening for Louisville, with the rededication of Freedom Hall (newly expanded to 19,000 seats) … , ended on a sour note.

—Roger Jackson

Examples of rededicate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The new year is a time for reassessing personal behavior, the conduct of others, and our concern for the environment—and once again rededicating ourselves to personal betterment and the advancement of society. —Michael Isaacson, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026

With one year left on the clock — and a still-rising death toll — officials have rededicated themselves to keeping all road users safe through a focus on quicker improvements. —Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026

Vibrant energies will be seeking expression, one way to use this energy constructively will be to begin or rededicate yourself to a fitness regimen and your physical health. —Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2026

Vibrant energies will be seeking expression, and one way to use this energy constructively is to begin or rededicate yourself to a fitness regimen and your physical health. —Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rededicate

• abbreviate
• accelerate
• accommodate
• accumulate
• acuminate
• adjudicate
• adulterate
• affiliate
• agglomerate
• agglutinate
• alleviate
• amalgamate