Choose the Right Synonym for commemorate

keep, observe, celebrate, commemorate mean to notice or honor a day, occasion, or deed. keep stresses the idea of not neglecting or violating. kept the Sabbath by refraining from work observe suggests marking the occasion by ceremonious performance. not all holidays are observed nationally celebrate suggests acknowledging an occasion by festivity. traditionally celebrates Thanksgiving with a huge dinner commemorate suggests that an occasion is marked by observances that remind one of the origin and significance of the event. commemorate Memorial Day with the laying of wreaths

Examples of commemorate in a Sentence

The festival commemorates the town's founding. The plaque commemorates the battle that took place here 200 years ago. Each year on this date we commemorate our ancestors with a special ceremony.

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to her moving message, the business mogul also shared throwback photos of Kylie as a child to commemorate the special occasion, ending the collage with a recent photo of the two in an office setting. — Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022 It's become somewhat of a tradition for the Sussex family to commemorate personal celebrations with a charitable act, like building a new community relief center in Mumbai, India, to mark their third wedding anniversary. — Editors, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022 Also present at the recent meetings was the Parma Council of PTAs, which plans on being active at Renwood and Parma Park this year planning different events that can commemorate the past, but also welcome students into the future. — John Benson, cleveland, 3 Aug. 2022 The Braves commemorate the tribe with a permanent exhibit at Truist Park. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2022 Alabama wore a centennial patch on the left shoulder to commemorate the 100th season of Crimson Tide football, with other minor modifications including shorter sleeves. — Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 13 July 2022 Set to debut to the public on July 1, the exhibit will commemorate the 60th anniversary of Spider-Man’s comic debut and undeniable presence in the world of entertainment. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2022 The Malden Arts ARTLine, a public art gallery along the city’s section of the 10-mile Northern Strand Community Trail, will commemorate the completion of its second phase with an unveiling ceremony at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 20. — Cindy Cantrell, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2022 The Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Arts will commemorate Juneteenth by hosting an inaugural community recognition breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday at 3200 W. Hampton Avenue. — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2022 See More

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