Commemorating: meaning, definitions and examples
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commemorating
[ kəˈmɛm.ə.reɪtɪŋ ]
celebration purpose
Commemorating refers to the act of remembering and honoring someone or something from the past, often through a ceremony or memorial. It usually involves reflection on significant events or individuals that have shaped history.
Synonyms
celebrating, honoring, observing, remembering
Examples of usage
- The community gathered to commemorate the fallen soldiers.
- We are commemorating the anniversary of the historic event.
- The statue was erected to commemorate the great leader.
- Many people celebrate holidays by commemorating their cultural heritage.
Translations
Translations of the word "commemorating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comemorando
🇮🇳 स्मरण करना
🇩🇪 gedenkend
🇮🇩 menghormati
🇺🇦 вшанування
🇵🇱 upamiętniając
🇯🇵 記念している
🇫🇷 commémorant
🇪🇸 conmemorando
🇹🇷 anma
🇰🇷 기념하는
🇸🇦 إحياء الذكرى
🇨🇿 věnování
🇸🇰 pamätné
🇨🇳 纪念
🇸🇮 obeleževanje
🇮🇸 minning
🇰🇿 еске алу
🇬🇪 მოიხსენება
🇦🇿 xatırlamaq
🇲🇽 conmemorando
Etymology
The word 'commemorating' is derived from the Latin root 'commemorare,' which means 'to bring to mind together' or 'to mention.' It combines 'com-' meaning 'together' and 'memorare,' meaning 'to remember.' The term has evolved over centuries to describe acts of remembrance that serve both personal and collective purposes. Initially associated with religious or solemn events, it has grown to encompass a broader range of celebrations and remembrances, including those honoring national heroes, significant historical events, and cultural traditions.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,105, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19102 recaptured
- 19103 tantalum
- 19104 promenade
- 19105 commemorating
- 19106 edging
- 19107 nominative
- 19108 pulsation
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