Vocabulary Entry

commemorating

|verb • noun

verb

To celebrate or honor an event or person, especially through a ceremony or observance.

Example Sentences

"They are commemorating the anniversary of the historical event with a special ceremony."

"The school will be commemorating its founding with a week of activities."

"We should commemorate our friend by visiting her favorite place."

noun

Example Sentences

"The commemorating of the fallen soldiers takes place every year."

"Her commemorating of the event included a heartfelt speech."

"The city held a commemorating to honor its local heroes."