v. t.
We are called upon to commemorate a revolution. Atterbury.
adj. of or pertaining to a commemoration; serving to commemorate.
n. [ L. commemoratio. ]
This sacrament was designed to be a standing commemoration of the death and passion of our Lord. Abp. Tillotson. [ 1913 Webster ]
The commonwealth which . . . chooses the most flagrant act of murderous regicide treason for a feast of eternal commemoration. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
Commemoration day,
a. Tending or intended to commemorate;
An inscription commemorative of his victory. Sir G. C. Lewis. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. something that commemorates, especially a postage stamp or coin having a design commemorating some event, person, institution, etc. [ PJC ]
n. [ L. ] One who commemorates. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Serving to commemorate; commemorative. Bp. Hooper. [ 1913 Webster ]