Commemorating Meaning in English
word · lemma: commemorate
Definition
Honoring or remembering an important person, event, or occasion, often with a ceremony or special activity.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or respectful contexts, especially for ceremonies, holidays, or anniversaries (e.g., 'commemorating a hero', 'commemorating the end of the war'). Common with 'event', 'anniversary', 'memory'. Different from 'celebrating'—commemorate can be for sad or solemn occasions.
Example Sentences
We are commemorating our school's 50th anniversary this year.
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A statue was built commemorating the fallen soldiers.
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They held a ceremony commemorating the end of the war.
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People gather every year, commemorating those who lost their lives in the disaster.
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By commemorating the past, we hope to build a better future.
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The city decorated the main square, commemorating its 200th birthday with music and fireworks.
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