commemoration
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for commemoration, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A ceremony, event, or object that honors the memory of a person or event.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use commemoration
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
in commemoration of
hold a commemoration
Etymology
From Old French commemoration, from Latin commemoratio.
Full origin of commemoration →Frequently asked questions
What does “commemoration” mean?
The word “commemoration” means a ceremony, event, or object that honors the memory of a person or event. In plain terms, an act or event that honors someone's or something's memory.
How do you pronounce “commemoration”?
“Commemoration” is pronounced kuh-meh-muh-RAY-shuhn (/kəˌmɛməˈɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “commemoration” in a sentence?
Here is “commemoration” used in a sentence: “The museum held a commemoration for the victims of the disaster.”
What part of speech is “commemoration”?
“Commemoration” is a noun.
Where does the word “commemoration” come from?
The word “commemoration” comes from Latin. From Old French commemoration, from Latin commemoratio.
Is “commemoration” a common word?
“Commemoration” is an uncommon word in modern English.
