Synonyms for

Commemorate

Verb / kʌˈmemɜ:ˌeɪt / Another word for commemorate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To honor or remember someone or something in a special way.

Synonyms & similar words

immortalize record mark immortalise memorialize remember memorialise celebrate honor remember memorialize mark observe recognize salute tribute enshrine eternalize immortalize perpetuate preserve revere cherish keep maintain uphold venerate

Synonyms by register

Formal

memorialize celebrate honor observe

Informal

mark remember recognize

Literary

hallow revere

Antonyms

forget neglect ignore disregard overlook disremember

Common collocations

  • commemorate an event
  • commemorate a victory
  • commemorate a death
  • commemorate the fallen
  • commemorate the anniversary
  • commemorate the past
  • commemorate the founding

Word family

noun commemoration
verb commemorate
adjective commemorative

Usage note

Commemorate is typically used to refer to actions that formally remember and honor a past event or person. It is often used in official or ceremonial contexts.

Example sentences

  1. We will commemorate the birthday of our country with fireworks.
  2. We will commemorate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with a parade.
  3. We will commemorate the end of World War II with a moment of silence.
  4. We will commemorate the anniversary of the founding of our school with a special assembly.
  5. We will commemorate the retirement of our principal with a gift.

Quotes

  • 'We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.' - John F. Kennedy
  • 'In Flanders fields the poppies blow, Between the crosses, row on row.' - John McCrae
  • 'Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.' - Adlai E. Stevenson II

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