cremate — to burn a dead body as a funeral rite
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to burn a dead body as a funeral rite
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkriːmeɪt/
Example Sentences
- The vampire was finally defeated when they cremated his coffin with garlic-scented fire.
- Many people choose to cremate their pets and keep the ashes in special urns.
- The ancient Romans would cremate their emperors and then declare them gods.
cremate
VERB[/ˈkriːmeɪt/]
to burn a dead body as a funeral rite
The family gathered at the crematorium to cremate their grandfather with quiet dignity.
Worker ate cream at cremation - inappropriate but memorable timing!
Create to relate, honoring those we cremate
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cremare' meaning 'to burn' or 'to consume by fire'. The word entered English in the 19th century as the practice of cremation became more common.
Breakdown
crem- (burn) + -ate (verb suffix meaning 'to cause' or 'to perform') = cremate
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📝Examples
“The vampire was finally defeated when they cremated his coffin with garlic-scented fire.”
“Many people choose to cremate their pets and keep the ashes in special urns.”
“The ancient Romans would cremate their emperors and then declare them gods.”
“He joked that he wanted to be cremated and have his ashes turned into a diamond ring.”
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