Synonyms of perpetuate

perpetuate

verb

pər-ˈpe-chə-ˌwāt 

as in to commemorate

to give eternal or lasting existence to

we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commemorate
• celebrate
• immortalize
• honor
• eternalize
• preserve
• protect
• maintain
• sustain
• memorialize
• enshrine
• conserve
• defend
• safeguard
• support
• keep up
• guard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extinguish
• put out
• destroy
• annihilate
• crush
• eradicate
• demolish
• erase
• obliterate
• wipe out
• snuff (out)
• devastate
• decimate
• expunge
• extirpate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of perpetuate

Luddites revolted against the loom in the 1830s, while newspapers perpetuated the drama. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 27 June 2026

Or, maybe someone who currently lives with you refuses to take ownership of perpetuating the mess downstairs. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026

Even Hauser can’t rescue this culturally insensitive, stereotype-perpetuating nonsense. — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026

The biggest issue is the promoters that, for lack of a better word, don’t really understand what their job is, who are perpetuating the issue by rewarding the young men and women that are going out of their way to do these crazy things – jumping off of balconies, crazy moves every match. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026