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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  • The 17th-century Georgian stone building is now Hamilton House, a museum that houses documents from the famous forefather’s early years and features exhibits honoring other Caribbean personalities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • For robotexts covered by federal consent rules, revocation requests must generally be honored within 10 business days.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 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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