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
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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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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