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 Our very language perpetuates the idea of bogs as unvalued and unwanted. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 The court order stems from a finding that Shkreli organized an anti-competitive scheme to perpetuate his company Vyera Pharmaceuticals’ monopoly in the anti-parasitic drug Daraprim. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Judgment and control can make a victim isolate themselves, which perpetuates the abuse, experts said. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 Wealth is perpetuating itself and warping our system even further. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 5 Oct. 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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  • Authorities said Maldonado Soriano was detained and arrested after officers discovered extensive damage to the limestone sculpture, which commemorates one of the most recognizable moments in American military history.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In Russia plaques commemorating victims of the Great Purge are being torn down and the last museum of the Gulag has been closed.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of commemorate
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  • For the last five decades, the CZMA has been celebrated as a bipartisan co-management framework that gave coastal and Great Lakes states the power to review and object to federal projects that affect their shorelines.
    — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In her new role, Danielle will help celebrate her aunt's life and accomplishments while offering a personal perspective on the woman behind the music, according to a press release announcing the appointment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrate
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  • One of Hollywood’s legendary music recording studios is for sale as its owner prepares to end his half-century run immortalizing many of the biggest acts.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Among them are the Diamond Diadem, made for King George IV’s coronation and later immortalized in coins, banknotes and stamps bearing the image of Queen Elizabeth II.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of immortalize
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  • DJs take over late on Fridays and Saturdays, while Sundays belong to samba and feijoada meals, honoring the local tradition of gathering with loved ones on weekends to enjoy the black bean and meat stew.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • It's filled with favorite foods, drinks and treats — from Mexican Coke to Ecuadorian sodas — honoring people as individuals.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of honor

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“Perpetuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuate. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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