commemoration
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com·mem·o·ra·tion
(kə-mĕm′ə-rā′shən)n.
1. The act of honoring the memory of or serving as a memorial to someone or something.
2. Something that honors or preserves the memory of another.
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commemoration
(kəˌmɛməˈreɪʃən)n
1. the act or an instance of commemorating
2. a ceremony or service in memory of a person or event
comˌmemoˈrational adj
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com•mem•o•ra•tion
(kəˌmɛm əˈreɪ ʃən)n.
1. the act of commemorating.
2. a service, celebration, etc., in memory of some person or event.
[1350–1400; Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin]
com•mem`o•ra′tion•al, adj.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance - a formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor" |
2. | ![]() epitaph - a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person festschrift - a collection of writings published in honor of a scholar credit, recognition - approval; "give her recognition for trying"; "he was given credit for his work"; "give her credit for trying" |
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commemoration
noun
1. ceremony, tribute, memorial service, testimonial A special commemoration for her will be held next week.
2. remembrance, honour, tribute a march in commemoration of Malcolm X
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commemoration
noun1. The act of observing a day or an event with ceremonies:
2. Something, as a structure or custom, serving to honor or keep alive a memory:
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commemorate
(kəˈmeməreit) verb1. (of people) to honour the memory of (someone) by a solemn celebration. Once a year we commemorate his death in action by visiting his widow.conmemorar
2. (of things) to serve as a memorial to (someone or something). This inscription commemorates those who died.conmemorar
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