as in to commemorate
to give eternal or lasting existence to
we hope to perpetuate this holiday tradition
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of perpetuate
The backlash against Vick was particularly perpetuated by animal rights groups like PETA.
—
Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
The distillation of only clear wines and aging in fine-grain oak barrels is crucial to perpetuating Martell's unique and distinctive style.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Like the elder Herbert’s male leads, Prophecy’s women willfully perpetuate a cycle of abused power and depravity.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
While anger may be justified, unresolved anger can perpetuate cycles of division.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for perpetuate 
Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
The distillation of only clear wines and aging in fine-grain oak barrels is crucial to perpetuating Martell's unique and distinctive style.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Like the elder Herbert’s male leads, Prophecy’s women willfully perpetuate a cycle of abused power and depravity.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
While anger may be justified, unresolved anger can perpetuate cycles of division.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for perpetuate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuate
Verb
-
The appeal of all things Whalers is going be commemorated at the 50th year anniversary celebration this weekend.Bill Field, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
-
The marble structure commemorates the spot where hundreds of thousands of Jews were assembled before being deported to concentration camps in 1942 and 1943.Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Gibson, then 23, watched online as her friends celebrated graduating from college, landing their first corporate jobs and moving to new cities.Morgan Smith, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
-
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson — one of the members of the ownership group — was seen celebrating and congratulating Zach Ertz and Terry McLaurin just outside of the Commanders locker room after the win.DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Their behind-the-scenes connection was immortalized in their on-screen dynamic.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
-
In addition to Perry’s 2024 Netflix film, they’ve been immortalized in a musical, Six Triple Eight, a 2024 historical novel by Sheila Williams called No Better Time and many nonfiction books.Emily Krauser, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The Golden Globes gala last Friday honoring Viola Davis with the Cecil B. DeMille Award and Ted Danson with the Carol Burnett Award was a sublime occasion where both artists were lauded in style.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
-
Ford has a long history of achievements at the Golden Globes, having been nominated for five and being honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2002.Liza Esquibias, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Articles Related to perpetuate
Thesaurus Entries Near perpetuate
Cite this Entry
“Perpetuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuate. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share