REPRESENTATIVE
/ˌrɛp rɪˈzɛn tə tɪv/ [rep-ri-ZEN-tuh-tiv] (n.)
– someone who represents a group or institution
Example: He was the country’s representative in the international peace forum.
Additional info: Synonyms for representative include agent and ambassador.
CEREMONY
/ˈsɛr əˌmoʊ ni/ [SER-uh-moh-nee] (n.)
– formal activities done during an important occasion
Example: There will be a ceremony to honor war heroes.
Additional info: Synonyms for ceremony include festivity and merriment.
ABOLITION
/ˌæb əˈlɪʃ ən/ [ab-uh-LISH-uh n] (n.)
– the act or process of getting rid of something
Example: The president called for the abolition of war in the country.
Additional info: Synonyms for abolition include elimination and termination.
COMMEMORATE
/kəˈmɛm əˌreɪt/ [kuh-MEM-uh-reyt] (v.)
– to honor the memory of something
Example: The shrine was built to commemorate the victims of the disaster.
Additional info: Synonyms for commemorate include memorialize and remember.
ABIDE
/əˈbaɪd/ [uh-BAHYD] (v.)
– to accept or tolerate
Example: We must abide by their rules while we are on their property.
Additional info: Synonyms for abide include endure and continue.
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