- past tense form of commemorate.
- past participle of commemorate.
commemorated
Example Sentences
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Twenty-five years after 9/11, US presidents past and present have commemorated the lives lost when hijacked planes slammed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The United States commemorated the 25th anniversary of the devastating September 11, 2001 attacks Friday with a poignant ceremony in New York marked by President Donald Trump's absence and searing criticism from victims' relatives.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Old friend Rafael Nadal is already commemorated with a statue outside Roland-Garros.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Pamela Warner commemorated the anniversary of her son’s death on Tuesday, sharing photos from their past on the Instagram page dedicated to her son’s memory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
For Katherine, the report commemorated the beginning of a new phase not just at Langley but in her personal life.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
