cremate
verb (used with object)
to reduce (a dead body) to ashes by fire, especially as a funeral rite.
have cremated
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present perfectof cremate.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"We have now 100% confirmed that we have cremated mum and dad, as mum and dad. It was a long process but it was definitely a necessary one."
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2025
“I would have cremated you and placed you in the mausoleum with your parents. I know you wanted nothing more.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2018
“We would have cremated him,” she added, “and at least been able to have closure, and say goodbye.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 27, 2016
Some of the pet owners affected were at court wearing t-shirts with photos of the pets she should have cremated.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2011
"Give this to Mr. McElwin and tell him that I have cremated the little finger of his god, and send him the ashes," he said.
From Old Ebenezer by Opie Percival Read
