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Commemorating: meaning, definitions and examples

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commemorating

 

[ kəˈmɛm.ə.reɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

Word origin

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.