reconsecrate

/riˈkɑnsɪkreɪt/
verb
  1. To consecrate again; to declare a place or object sacred once more, often after it has been desecrated or used for a different purpose.
    • The temple was reconsecrated after being restored to its original use.
    • They held a ceremony to reconsecrate the cemetery as a memorial.
    • The bishop came to reconsecrate the church after the fire.
  2. To dedicate or commit something again to a sacred or important purpose.
    • She decided to reconsecrate her life to helping others.
    • The anniversary was a chance to reconsecrate their vows.
    • The community gathered to reconsecrate the park as a place of peace.
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