Commemorate

/kəˈmɛm.ə.reɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To honor the memory of someone or something, typically through a ceremony or memorial.

Every year, the community comes together to commemorate the lives lost in the tragedy.

To mark a significant event with a ceremony or public acknowledgment.

The museum held a special exhibit to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the historic battle.

To celebrate or remember an event or person in a respectful manner.

We will commemorate the founding of our town with a parade and fireworks.

To perform a ceremony in memory of a person or event.

The organization plans to commemorate the contributions of local veterans during the annual ceremony.

From Latin 'commemorare', meaning 'to bring to mind'.

commemorate the dead:

to honor those who have passed away.

commemorate an event:

to hold a ceremony in recognition of an event.

commemorative plaque:

a plaque installed to mark an important event or person.

To give a shout-out to someone or something.

We commemorated her birthday by hitting up her favorite restaurant.

To party in honor of a particular event.

Let's commemorate the end of exams with a big celebration!