What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
rededicate
Example
After the loss, the team rededicated themselves to winning the championship. [rededicated: past tense]
Example
The church was rededicated after the renovations were completed. [rededicated: verb]
recommit
Example
I need to recommit myself to my studies if I want to pass the exam. [recommit: verb]
Example
The company decided to recommit to its environmental goals after receiving criticism. [recommit: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Recommit is more commonly used than rededicate in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between rededicate and recommit?
Rededicate has a more formal and serious connotation, while recommit can be used in both formal and informal contexts.