rededicates
Renews a commitment
Rededicates means to dedicate again—to renew or reaffirm a commitment, usually after a lapse or change in circumstances.
A church rededicates a renovated building.
A politician rededicates herself to public service after a scandal.
The ceremony rededicates the memorial to fallen soldiers.
The word implies that the original dedication has faded or been interrupted.
Dedicates oneself anew
- renewsMakes valid again
- reaffirmsConfirms something previously stated
- pledgesFormal promises given
- devotesGives entirely to
refocuses · reapplies · priorities · effort · purpose · mission · goals · resolve
Dedicates oneself anew
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- renewalMaking current again
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
monument · shrine · altar · sanctuary · chapel · anniversary · commemoration · ribbon-cutting
recommits
Dedicates oneself anew
devotes · refocuses · reapplies · priorities · effort · purpose · mission · goals · resolve · determination
recommits
Dedicates oneself anew
memorial · monument · shrine · altar · sanctuary · chapel · anniversary · commemoration · ribbon-cutting · unveiling
sanctifies
Makes sacred or holy
synagogue · mosque · shrine · sacred · holy · spiritual · worship · congregation · parish · bishop
rededicatesabandons
Ceases to support
forsakes · renounces · gives up · deserts · relinquishes
rededicatesdesecrates
Violates something sacred
profanes · deconsecrates · defiles · violates · blasphemes
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