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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The story of Hanukkah comes from the Books of Maccabees when Jewish rebels overcame an oppressive ruler and rededicated the temple in Jerusalem – a reminder of the Apocryphal books’ significance.
—Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
In response to early criticism of the leads’ costumes and wigs, the Love Story team rededicated itself to getting John and especially Carolyn’s looks right—and to my admittedly non-expert eyes, costume designer Rudy Mance and hair department head Michelle Ceglia have done it.
—Judy Berman, Time, 12 Feb. 2026
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
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Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
In response to early criticism of the leads’ costumes and wigs, the Love Story team rededicated itself to getting John and especially Carolyn’s looks right—and to my admittedly non-expert eyes, costume designer Rudy Mance and hair department head Michelle Ceglia have done it.
—Judy Berman, Time, 12 Feb. 2026
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
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 12 Mar. 2026.
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