verb
- to honor the memory of someone or something, especially with a ceremony or by creating a monument
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘commemorate’
Examples
- The statue commemorates the soldiers who died in the war.
- Every year, the town commemorates its founding with a festival.
- This plaque commemorates the historic meeting that took place here.
- The museum commemorates the achievements of local artists.
- A moment of silence commemorates the victims of the tragedy.
- The memorial garden commemorates those who served their country.