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Commemorate

Definition

(formal) To honour or celebrate the memory of a person or event, especially by doing something special or holding a ceremony on a particular day. Typically collocates with: anniversary, event, occasion, hero, tragedy.

Example Sentences

1The city will commemorate the anniversary of the founding of the university with a grand parade and ceremony.
2Does the way we commemorate historical events influence how we perceive the past and its relevance to the present?
3The museum will commemorate the life and work of the famous artist with a retrospective exhibition.
4To commemorate the tragic loss of life, the city will hold a minute of silence at noon.
5There is a long tradition of commemorating literary figures through public monuments and statues.

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