Rededicate
What it means
To commit someone or something anew to a purpose.
Reach for it when renewing an earlier promise after change, lapse, or reflection
The trustees rededicated the hall to free public learning.
Words to choose between 5
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everyday
Fits when personal resolve is renewed
Careful Recommit need not involve ceremony.
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warm
Fits when a pledge or purpose becomes active again
Careful Renew is broader than commitment.
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professional
Fits when attention returns to a priority
Careful Refocusing is less binding than dedication.
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formal
consecrate again
Fits when religious dedication is literal
Careful Consecrate is unsuitable for secular work.
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literary
devote anew
Fits when fresh dedication deserves solemn language
Careful The phrase can feel ceremonial.
Opposites 3
- abandon
- renounce
- neglect
Common phrases 3
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rededicate oneself
She rededicated herself to patient community work.
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rededicate the building
They rededicated the building as a peace center.
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rededicate efforts
The group rededicated its efforts to safer streets.
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