释义 |
reˈdedicate, v. (Also as pa. pple.) [re- 5 a.] trans. To dedicate anew.
1611Cotgr., Rededier, to rededicate, to consecrate or hallow anew. 1703Hearne in Plummer Elizab. Oxford (O.H.S.) 108 After 'twas quite finished, 'twas rededicated to the same Saint as before. 1839–48Bailey Festus x. 105 All being shall be rebegotten, all Worship rededicate. 1839–52Ibid. xxvii. 457 Canst thou..reconsecrate the heart, Re⁓dedicate the temple? 1872Spurgeon Treas. Dav. Ps. lvi. 12 Those who..have re-dedicated themselves unto the Lord. So redediˈcation; reˈdedicatory a.
1883Harper's Mag. May 895/2 A rededication of the Egyptian obelisk to its ancient deity. 1896Daily News 11 July 3/6 There was a re-dedication service at the church. 1896Chicago Advance 24 Sept. 418 The re-dedicatory services will be held Oct. 4. |