1. honoring the memory of someone or something, especially with a ceremony or by creating a monument
Usage: present participle of commemorate

Examples

• The town is commemorating the veterans with a new statue.
• They are commemorating the anniversary of the school's founding.
• The museum is commemorating the artist's life with a special exhibition.
• We are commemorating her achievements with this scholarship fund.
• The ceremony is commemorating those who lost their lives in the war.
• The plaque is commemorating the historic event that took place here.