B2verbformalsocietyarts
US/kəˈmem.ə.reɪt/
UK/kəˈmem.ə.reɪt/
to do something special to remember and honor an important person or event
In context
A statue was built to commemorate the soldiers who died in the war.
The city holds a festival every year to commemorate its founding.
The post office issued special stamps commemorating the scientist's hundredth birthday.
Words that go with commemorate
verb + noun
- commemorate the anniversaryConcerts were held to commemorate the anniversary of the band's first album.
- commemorate the victimsA minute's silence was held to commemorate the victims.
- commemorate the deadEvery November, people wear poppies to commemorate the dead.
- commemorate the eventA special coin was made to commemorate the event.
- commemorate the lifeFriends gathered to commemorate the life of the famous poet.