commemorate

• Verb, das bedeutet, einer Person, eines Ereignisses oder eines Datums ehrend zu gedenken oder dessen Andenken zu bewahren, oft durch eine Zeremonie oder besondere Ehrung.

A verb used to indicate the act of honoring or remembering a person, event, or occasion, often with a ceremony or special tribute.

1. Honor a memoryB2formal

   To honor the memory of someone or an event, often with a ceremony or monument.

   Gedenken ehren

   • The statue was built to commemorate the fallen soldiers.
   • They held a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the founding.
   • A plaque commemorates the spot where the famous speech was given.

   Synonymecelebratehonormarkobserveremember

   Antonymedisregardforgetignoreneglectoverlook

2. Mark an occasionB2formal

   To serve as a reminder or celebration of a past event.

   Eines Ereignisses gedenken

   • The festival commemorates the end of the harvest season.
   • A special stamp was issued to commemorate the royal wedding.
   • The museum exhibit commemorates the artist's life and work.

   Synonymecelebratehonormarkobserve