SINCE 1828
rededicate
verb
re·ded·i·cate
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rededicated;
rededicating;
rededicates
Definition of rededicate
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
Other Words from rededicate
rededication
\ (ˌ)rē-ˌde-di-ˈkā-shən
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noun,
plural rededications
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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
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