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- [kuh-mem-uh-reyt]
- /kəˈmɛm əˌreɪt/
- /kəˈmem.ə.reɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-mem-uh-reyt]
- /kəˈmɛm əˌreɪt/
Definitions of commemorate word
- verb commemorate To commemorate an important event or person means to remember them by means of a special action, ceremony, or specially-created object. 3
- verb commemorate to honour or keep alive the memory of 3
- verb transitive commemorate to honor the memory of, as by a ceremony 3
- verb transitive commemorate to keep alive the memory of; serve as a memorial to 3
- verb with object commemorate to serve as a memorial or reminder of: The monument commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 1
- verb with object commemorate to honor the memory of by some observance: to commemorate the dead by a moment of silence; to commemorate Bastille Day. 1
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Origin of commemorate
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin commemorātus (past participle of commemorāre) to recall, put on record, equivalent to com- com- + memor mindful + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Commemorate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
commemorate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for commemorate
verb commemorate
- observe — to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street.
- memorialize — to commemorate.
- remember — to recall to the mind by an act or effort of memory; think of again: I'll try to remember the exact date.
- celebrate — If you celebrate, you do something enjoyable because of a special occasion or to mark someone's success.
- salute — Military. to pay respect to or honor by some formal act, as by raising the right hand to the side of the headgear, presenting arms, firing cannon, dipping colors, etc.
Antonyms for commemorate
verb commemorate
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- overlook — to fail to notice, perceive, or consider: to overlook a misspelled word.
- forget — to cease or fail to remember; be unable to recall: to forget someone's name.
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