commemorate
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Definition
To remember and honor a person, event, or achievement, often by holding a ceremony or creating a memorial.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally for public, historical, or solemn occasions—like 'commemorate an anniversary' or 'commemorate the victims.' Typically not used for everyday memories; 'remember' is more casual. Common in news, speeches, monuments.
Spanish: conmemorarPortuguese (BR): comemorarPortuguese (PT): comemorarChinese (Simplified): 纪念Chinese (Traditional): 紀念Hindi: स्मरण करनाArabic: يُحيي ذكرىBengali: স্মরণ করা - স্মৃতিচারণ করাRussian: почтить память - проводить в честьJapanese: 記念するVietnamese: tưởng niệm - kỷ niệmKorean: 기념하다Turkish: anmak - yad etmekUrdu: یاد کرنا - خراج عقیدت پیش کرناIndonesian: memperingati
Example Sentences
They built a statue to commemorate the hero.
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Every year, we commemorate Independence Day with a parade.
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Tonight’s concert is meant to commemorate those who have helped our community.
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The ceremony was held to commemorate the victims of the war.
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A special coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary.
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We planted a tree in the park to commemorate our friendship.
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