Word Meanings - COMMEMORATION - Book Publishers vocabulary database

1. The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event. This sacrament was designed to be a standing commemoration of the death and passion of our Lord. Abp. Tillotson. The commonwealth which

Additional info about word: COMMEMORATION

1. The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event. This sacrament was designed to be a standing commemoration of the death and passion of our Lord. Abp. Tillotson. The commonwealth which . . . chooses the most flagrant act of murderous regicide treason for a feast of eternal commemoration. Burke. 2. Whatever serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial. Commemoration day, at the University of Oxford, Eng., an annual observance or ceremony in honor of the benefactors of the University, at which time honorary degrees are conferred.

Possible synonyms: (Same meaning words of COMMEMORATION)

• Celebration
• Commemoration
• solemnization
• observance

Related words: (words related to COMMEMORATION)

• SOLEMNIZATION
  The act of solemnizing; celebration; as, the solemnization of a marriage.
• COMMEMORATION
  1. The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event. This sacrament was designed to be a standing commemoration of the death and passion of our Lord. Abp. Tillotson. The commonwealth which
• CELEBRATION
  The act, process, or time of celebrating. His memory deserving a particular celebration. Clarendok. Celebration of Mass is equivalent to offering Mass Cath. Dict. To hasten the celebration of their marriage. Sir P. Sidney.
• OBSERVANCE
  1. The act or practice of observing or noticing with attention; a heeding or keeping with care; performance; -- usually with a sense of strictness and fidelity; as, the observance of the Sabbath is general; the strict observance of duties. It is
• NONOBSERVANCE
  Neglect or failure to observe or fulfill.
• UNOBSERVANCE
  Want or neglect of observance; inobservance. Whitlock.
• INOBSERVANCE
  Want or neglect of observance. Bacon.