Commemorate (in English) 🔊
Conmemorar (in Spanish) 🔊
Definitions
1. (to Mark or Honor) (General)
Commemorate (to mark or honor a person, event, or occasion with a ceremony, monument, or other symbol)
— The city will commemorate its founding anniversary with a grand parade and fireworks.
2. (to Recall or Mark) (General)
Commemorate (to recall or mark a past event or occasion in order to honor it)
— We commemorated the 50th anniversary of the historic event with a special ceremony.
3. (to Record or Mark) (General)
Commemorate (to record or mark a person’s achievement or milestone)
— He was commemorated for his outstanding contributions to the field of science.
Synonyms for Commemorate
Antonyms for Commemorate
Examples of Commemorate
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The city held a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the event. | La ciudad celebró un ceremonial para conmemorar el aniversario del evento. |
He was commemorated for his bravery in battle. | Él fue conmemorado por su valor en batalla. |
The museum commemorates the life and work of the famous artist. | El museo conmemora la vida y obra del famoso artista. |
The government commemorates the 50th anniversary of independence. | El gobierno conmemora el 50 aniversario de la independencia. |
The society commemorates the lives of those who lost their lives in the war. | La sociedad conmemora la vida de aquellos que perdieron la vida en la guerra. |
Common Phrases
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“To commemorate the occasion” | “Conmemorar la ocasión” |
“Commemorative event” | “Evento conmemorativo” |
“Memorial to commemorate” | “Monumento para conmemorar” |
Conjugations for “Commemorate“
Tense | Conjugation |
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Present | commemorate, commemorate, commemorates, commemorate, commemorate, commemorate |
Past | commemorated, commemorated, commemorated, commemorated, commemorated, commemorated |
Future | will commemorate, will commemorate, will commemorate, will commemorate, will commemorate, will commemorate |
Word of the Day
Commemorate – to mark or honor a person, event, or occasion with a ceremony, monument, or other symbol
Usage: The city will commemorate its founding anniversary with a grand parade and fireworks.