commemorate
verb (used with object)
to serve as a memorial or reminder of.
commemorating
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present participleof commemorate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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It was spent taking trade offers for players on their last-place team and commemorating the 40th anniversary of their 1986 World Series championship team — their last championship team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Devoted Shia Muslims take pride in martyrdom, commemorating the Battle of Karbala in 680 where Hussein was killed by Umayyad caliph Yazid.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
Canadians are gathering across the country to celebrate Canada Day, commemorating the birth of the nation 159 years ago.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
A national holiday commemorating an independence-era battle, Wednesday had been cloudy and warm, topping 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
He had badges that said “Remember the Maine” and felt pennants commemorating “Fighting Bob.”
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
