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re·ded·i·cate | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈde-di-ˌkāt also -ˈde-ˌdē- 
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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 \ noun, plural rededications
\ 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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The first known use of rededicate was in 1611
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