Definitions

commemoratory

[kuh-mem-er-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / kəˈmɛm ər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

ADJECTIVE

commemorative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

celebratory

STRONG

memorial

WEAK

dedicatory in memory in remembrance observing

Antonyms

WEAK

dishonoring forgetful neglectful neglecting

ADJECTIVE

memorial

Synonyms

STRONG

remembering

WEAK

canonizing celebrative consecrating consecrative dedicatory deifying enshrining in tribute memorializing monumental

Antonyms

WEAK

abusive dishonorable

Example Sentences

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Egypt had furnished an obelisk for the centre, Delphi had given its commemoratory bronze of the victory of Platæa.

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