commemorate
verb (used with object)
to serve as a memorial or reminder of.
commemorates
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present tense formof commemorate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Juneteenth, which commemorates the effective end of slavery in the U.S., is often referred to as Freedom Day or Black Independence Day.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
Juneteenth — a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States — is marked on Friday this year, and there are many closures related to the holiday, including financial markets.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
It is definitely commendable that the Dodgers “museum” commemorates Glenn Burke and Billy Bean.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
Inside the building, a life-size painting depicting Wes Fisler, the Athletics’ first baseman that day, commemorates the event.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
I wear a beard and mustache but shave my cheeks; said beard, having a dark skunk stripe up the middle and white edges, commemorates certain relatives.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
