perpetuate

verb

pər-ˈpe-chə-ˌwāt How to pronounce perpetuate (audio)
Definition of perpetuatenext
as in to commemorate
to give eternal or lasting existence to we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition

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Recent Examples of perpetuate Love allegedly used other names to perpetuate the scheme, including Jon Love, Daejon Love, Avril Lyto Love and Jordan Love. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Many people today have inherited and perpetuated this way of thinking without knowing it, including those who are deemed deficient by it. — Hilary Smith, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 Iran, like Israel, has every incentive to pursue policies that perpetuate instability. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 An endowed foundation perpetuates the healthcare mission by making grants focused on health equity and social determinants of health. — Laura MacDonald, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perpetuate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuate
  1. commemorate
  2. celebrate
  3. immortalize
  4. honor
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  • Passports aren’t the only things being altered to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The bourbon is meant to commemorate the September 2 birthday of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown, who opened the distillery in 1870.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of commemorate
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  • With 33 seconds left in Round 9, Itauma’s trainer Ben Davison threw in the towel, leaving Hrgović to celebrate making history.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Jenner, who just celebrated her 29th birthday on August 10, announced the non-pregnancy news in an interview with WhoWhatWear.
    — Marzia Nicolini, Vanity Fair, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrate
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  • The infamous explosion covered Pompeii and Herculaneum in volcanic debris, immortalizing the final moments of the ancient Roman cities and some of their unfortunate inhabitants in stunning detail.
    — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Hemingway’s admiration of and attachment to the area is immortalized with with a memorial and free audio walking tour.
    — Megan Wahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of immortalize
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  • Brad Pitt sent a message to George Clooney as the Michael Clayton star was honored Wednesday at the Venice International Film Festival.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Last night marked a huge milestone in the career of George Clooney, who was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of honor

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“Perpetuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuate. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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