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commemorate

The correct spelling is commemorate.

How to pronounce commemorate

verb

IPA: /kəˈmɛməˌɹeɪt/

Say it like: Com-mem-ora-te

The correct spelling is commemorate. To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or object. For example: "On November 11th we commemorate the fallen with a march."

Usage Examples

On November 11th we commemorate the fallen with a march.

The cenotaph commemorates the fallen.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or object.
  2. 2.To serve as a memorial to someone or something.

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