Meaning & Definition of Commemorate in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To mark an event or person by a ceremony or memorial.

  Example Sentence: On Memorial Day, we commemorate the soldiers who died in service to our country.

• Definition: To honor the memory of an event or person.

  Example Sentence: The conference was held to commemorate the founding of the organization.

• Definition: To celebrate an occasion in a traditional manner.

  Example Sentence: They commemorate their anniversary every year with a special dinner.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: conmemorar

• French: commémorer

• German: gedenken

• Russian: почтить память

Related Words

• commemoration: the act of commemorating something.

• commemorative: serving to commemorate, especially in a ceremonial manner.

Slang Meanings of commemorate

• Meaning: To give a shout-out to someone or something.

  Example Sentence: We commemorated her birthday by hitting up her favorite restaurant.

• Meaning: To party in honor of a particular event.

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