Rededicate: meaning, definitions and examples
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rededicate
[ ˌriːˈdɛdɪkeɪt ]
formally dedicate
To rededicate means to dedicate something again or to reaffirm a commitment to a purpose or cause. It often implies a renewal of vows or a recommitment to a previous cause or belief.
Synonyms
reaffirm, recommit, reinstate.
Examples of usage
- The community decided to rededicate the memorial to honor fallen heroes.
- After several years, they chose to rededicate themselves to environmental protection.
- The church will rededicate the sanctuary after renovations are completed.
Translations
Translations of the word "rededicate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rededicar
🇮🇳 पुनः समर्पित करना
🇩🇪 wiederweihen
🇮🇩 dedikasi ulang
🇺🇦 пересвятити
🇵🇱 ponownie poświęcić
🇯🇵 再献身する
🇫🇷 réaffecter
🇪🇸 rededicar
🇹🇷 yeniden adamak
🇰🇷 재헌신하다
🇸🇦 إعادة تكريس
🇨🇿 znovu zasvětit
🇸🇰 znovu zasvätiť
🇨🇳 重新奉献
🇸🇮 ponovno posvetiti
🇮🇸 endurnýta
🇰🇿 қайта арнау
🇬🇪 ახალი რედიდიკაცია
🇦🇿 yenidən həsr etmək
🇲🇽 rededicar
Etymology
The term 'rededicate' is formed by combining the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', with the verb 'dedicate', which comes from the Latin word 'dedicare', meaning 'to devote'. 'Dedicate' itself was adopted into English in the late 14th century, signifying the act of setting something aside for a particular purpose or commitment. The usage of 'rededicate' emerged in the early 20th century, particularly in contexts involving public ceremonies or religious rites, where a previous dedication is reaffirmed, often in response to changes or renewal of purpose. As society evolves, the need for individuals and groups to readjust their commitments to causes or ideals becomes relevant, making 'rededicate' a term used in various spheres, including personal, cultural, and organizational settings.