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rededicate

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌriːdɪˈdɛkeɪt/

KK: /rɛdɪˈdɛkeɪt/

verb
Definition

To dedicate something again, often to a new purpose or cause.


Example

The community decided to rededicate the park in honor of the local heroes.


Tense Forms

Past: rededicated

Past Participle: rededicated


Conversation
Sloth A
I think we should rededicate our efforts to the project this month.
Sloth B
That sounds like a great idea! It needs some fresh energy.
Sloth A
Exactly! Let's set some new goals and stay focused.
Sloth B
I'm in! It will be rewarding to see the progress we make.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
recommit
reaffirm
reallocate
Antonyms
abandon
neglect
disregard
Root Explanation

Rededicate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "dedicare" (meaning to dedicate). The word means to dedicate something again, often implying a renewed commitment or purpose.

Memory Tip

Think of dedicating something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'dedicare' means to dedicate.

Visually Confused Words
prededicate
dedicate
revendicate
premedicate
redictate
predicate
dedicatee
readjudicate
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