Commemorated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /kə-ˈme-mə-ˌrāt/ com·mem·o·rate

Meaning & Definition of Commemorated

Commemorated (verb)

  1. to call to remembrance
  2. to mark by some ceremony or observation, observe
  3. to serve as a memorial of

Commemorated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be a memorial of

    "a stone obelisk commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill"

    similar: memorialized, monumentalized
    related: celebrated, kept, observed, remembered, enshrined, exalted, glorified, honored, blessed, consecrated, sanctified, solemnized
    near: disgraced, dishonored

  2. to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony

    "let's commemorate Martin Luther King Day with readings of some of Dr. King's speeches"

    similar: celebrated, kept, observed
    related: blessed, consecrated, sanctified, solemnized, feted, honored, lauded, praised, memorialized, remembered
    opposite: broke, transgressed, violated
    near: blew off, disregarded, forgot, ignored, neglected, overlooked

Related Entry: Commemorate (verb)

Commemorate is a different word from Commemorated. The synonyms below are for commemorate, not for commemorated.

  1. to be a memorial of

    "a stone obelisk commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill"

    similar: memorialize, monumentalize
    related: celebrate, keep, observe, remember, enshrine, exalt, glorify, honor, bless, consecrate, sanctify, solemnize
    near: disgrace, dishonor

  2. to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony

    "let's commemorate Martin Luther King Day with readings of some of Dr. King's speeches"

    similar: celebrate, keep, observe
    related: bless, consecrate, sanctify, solemnize, fete, honor, laud, praise, memorialize, remember
    opposite: break, transgress, violate
    near: blow off, disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Commemorated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Commemorated:

memorialized, monumentalized, celebrated, kept, observed

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Commemorated

Words with the opposite meaning of Commemorated:

broke, transgressed, violated

Related Words for Commemorated

remembered, enshrined, exalted, glorified, honored, blessed, consecrated, sanctified, solemnized, feted, lauded, praised

Near Antonyms of Commemorated

disgraced, dishonored, blew off, disregarded, forgot, ignored, neglected, overlooked

Word Forms of Commemorated

Inflections: commemorating

Derived words: commemorator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Commemorated

Latin commemoratus, past participle of commemorare, from com- + memorare to remind of, from memor mindful memory

First known use: 1599

Frequently Asked Questions about Commemorated

What does "Commemorated" mean?

"Commemorated" means to call to remembrance. As a verb, it is defined as: to call to remembrance. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Commemorated"?

Other words for "Commemorated" include memorialized, monumentalized, celebrated, kept and observed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Commemorated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Commemorated"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Commemorated". Common alternatives include memorialized, monumentalized, celebrated, kept and observed.

What is the opposite of "Commemorated"?

Antonyms of "Commemorated" include broke, transgressed and violated. Near antonyms include disgraced, dishonored, blew off and disregarded.

How do you use "Commemorated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Commemorated" in a sentence: "a stone obelisk commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill"; "let's commemorate Martin Luther King Day with readings of some of Dr. King's speeches".

Is "Commemorated" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Commemorated" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Commemorated"?

"Commemorated" is pronounced /kə-ˈme-mə-ˌrāt/ and divided into syllables as com·mem·o·rate.

What is the origin of the word "Commemorated"?

"Commemorated" comes from Latin commemoratus, past participle of commemorare, from com- + memorare to remind of, from memor mindful memory. First known use: 1599.