Commemorate

/kəmˈɛməɹˌe‍ɪt/

/kəˈmɛmɝˌeɪt/

to commemorate

to recall and show respect for an important person, event, etc. from the past with an action or in a ceremony

to honor or remember a person or event by holding a special ceremony in their memory

Example

A special event was organized to commemorate the scientist's groundbreaking discovery.

Families often visit cemeteries to commemorate loved ones on Memorial Day.

The museum was built to commemorate the founding of the town in 1850.

The city holds an annual ceremony to commemorate the sacrifices of war veterans.

A statue commemorates the founder of the city for his vision and leadership.

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