commemorate
/kəˈmɛməˌɹeɪt/ · com.mem.o.rate
verb
- To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or object. On November 11th we commemorate the fallen with a march.
- To serve as a memorial to someone or something. The cenotaph commemorates the fallen.
verb
- To remember or celebrate an event or occasion. We commemorate our anniversary with a romantic dinner.
Did you know? The word 'commemorate' is often used in conjunction with anniversaries, such as the anniversary of a person's death or a significant historical event.