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Syn. -- See Celebrate.

Com*mem`o*ra"tion (?), n. [L.
commemoratio.] 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.

Com*mem"o*ra*tive (?), a.
Tending or intended to commemorate. "A sacrifice
commemorative of Christ's offering up his body for us."
Hammond.

An inscription commemorative of his
victory.

Sir G. C. Lewis.

Com*mem"o*ra`tor (?), n. [L.


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