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Third Person
commemorates
Present Participle
commemorating
Past Tense
commemorated
Past Participle
commemorated
1
to recall and show respect for an important person, event, etc. from the past with an action or in a ceremony
transitive
- The city holds an annual ceremony to commemorate the sacrifices of war veterans.
- The museum was built to commemorate the founding of the town in 1850.
- Families often visit cemeteries to commemorate loved ones on Memorial Day.
- A special event was organized to commemorate the scientist's groundbreaking discovery.
- The festival was held to commemorate the region’s rich cultural heritage.
Synonyms:
2
to honor or remember a person or event by holding a special ceremony in their memory
transitive
- The monument commemorates the soldiers who lost their lives in the war.
- The museum exhibit commemorated the life and legacy of the civil rights leader.
- The special edition stamp commemorates the centennial anniversary of the national park.
- A statue commemorates the founder of the city for his vision and leadership.