rededicate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to dedicate again.
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to perform a new dedication ceremony for (a building, institution, etc.), especially as part of a renaming.
Example Sentences
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Hanukkah celebrates the miracle when a small amount of oil burned for eight days in the rededicated Temple in Jerusalem, symbolizing how light, faith, and resilience will overcome darkness, violence and oppression.
From Los Angeles Times
“Let’s rededicate ourselves to add more light in honor of those murdered in Sydney. Let’s come out proudly to public menorah lightings, and make sure to kindle our own menorahs at home.”
From Los Angeles Times
We must rededicate ourselves to being factual and accurate.
From Salon
But the Discus Thrower was rediscovered, refurbished and rededicated in 1999.
From New York Times
While church President Russell M. Nelson, 99, told Mr. Holland earlier this year that the apostle would rededicate the temple, the longtime LDS leader nearly didn’t make it.
From Washington Times
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