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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Boeing will mark another step in a marathon comeback Friday when it commemorates expanded production of the 737 MAX, now an aircraft in heavy demand after earlier disasters tarnished the company's reputation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
As the U.S. commemorates its 250th anniversary, the public mood resembles that of 50 years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 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
It’s a fine poem but a deceitful one: We do indeed remember Shakespeare’s powerful rhyme, but what do we remember about the person it commemorates?
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
