commemorate
Commemorate (verb) means to honor the memory of a person or event, typically with a ceremony, object, or tradition. Example: “The town holds a parade every year to commemorate its founding.”
How to use commemorate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo mark or honor the memory of something important, often through a ceremony or memorial.
Word forms
more commemorate comparative, commemorated past tense, commemorates singular, most commemorate superlative
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The town holds a parade every year to _____ its founding.
Etymology
From Latin commemorare, from com- + memorare ("to bring to mind"), related to "memory."
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Rhymes for commemorate
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What does “commemorate” mean?
The word “commemorate” means to honor the memory of a person or event, typically with a ceremony, object, or tradition. In plain terms, to mark or honor the memory of something important, often through a ceremony or memorial.
How do you pronounce “commemorate”?
“Commemorate” is pronounced kuh-MEH-muh-rayt (/kəˈmɛməˌɹeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “commemorate” in a sentence?
Here is “commemorate” used in a sentence: “The town holds a parade every year to commemorate its founding.”
What part of speech is “commemorate”?
“Commemorate” is a verb.
Where does the word “commemorate” come from?
The word “commemorate” comes from Latin. From Latin commemorare, from com- + memorare ("to bring to mind"), related to "memory.".
Is “commemorate” a common word?
“Commemorate” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.