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Commemorate: meaning, definitions and examples

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commemorate

 

[ kəˈmɛməˌreɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

remembering events

To commemorate means to honor the memory of a person or event, typically through a ceremony or celebration. It is a way of showing respect and acknowledging the importance of what is being remembered.

Synonyms

celebrate, honor, remember

Examples of usage

  • The city will commemorate the anniversary of the war with a memorial service.
  • We commemorate the sacrifices of those who came before us.
  • The museum was built to commemorate the history of the region.

Translations

Translations of the word "commemorate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comemorar

🇮🇳 स्मरण करना

🇩🇪 gedenken

🇮🇩 memperingati

🇺🇦 вшановувати

🇵🇱 upamiętniać

🇯🇵 記念する (kinen suru)

🇫🇷 commémorer

🇪🇸 conmemorar

🇹🇷 anmak

🇰🇷 기념하다 (ginyeomhada)

🇸🇦 يحيي

🇨🇿 připomínat

🇸🇰 pripomínať

🇨🇳 纪念 (jìniàn)

🇸🇮 obeležiti

🇮🇸 minnast

🇰🇿 естелікке алу

🇬🇪 აღნიშვნა

🇦🇿 anmaq

🇲🇽 conmemorar

Etymology

The word 'commemorate' originated from the Latin word 'commemorare', which means 'to bring to mind'. The concept of commemorating events or individuals has been present throughout history as a way to honor and remember important milestones. Whether through monuments, ceremonies, or traditions, commemorating plays a significant role in preserving the past for future generations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,644, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.