rededicate
verb
re·ded·i·cate
(ˌ)rē-ˈde-di-ˌkāt 
also -ˈde-ˌdē-
rededicated; rededicating; rededicates
: 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
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
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
Roger Jackson
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Today, the foundation rededicated the statue of Reagan in London’s Grosvenor Square, the former site of the U.S. Embassy now three miles away and across the River Thames.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
After a disappointing 2024 where Palencia’s results never matched his nasty stuff, the young pitcher rededicated himself in the offseason.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In June, the organization rededicated its board and presented annual awards at a dinner and ceremony.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
In 2014, after six months of renovations, the bridge that crosses what’s now known as Truman Road was officially rededicated.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
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Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
After a disappointing 2024 where Palencia’s results never matched his nasty stuff, the young pitcher rededicated himself in the offseason.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In June, the organization rededicated its board and presented annual awards at a dinner and ceremony.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
In 2014, after six months of renovations, the bridge that crosses what’s now known as Truman Road was officially rededicated.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rededicate
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“Rededicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rededicate. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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