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Exam: IELTS

commanding

IPA: /kəˈmændɪŋ/

KK: /kəˈmændɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong presence or influence that attracts attention or respect; often used to describe someone or something that is dominant or impressive in a particular situation.

Example: The commanding officer gave clear instructions to the troops.

commandingly

IPA: /kəˈmændɪŋli/

KK: /kəˈmændɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows authority or control, often making others listen or obey.

Example: She spoke commandingly, making everyone pay attention to her words.

commemorate

IPA: /kəˈmɛm.əˌreɪt/

KK: /kəˈmɛm.əˌreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To honor someone or something in a special way, often through a ceremony or event that remembers them.

Example: Every year, we commemorate the soldiers who fought for our freedom.

commemoration

IPA: /kəˌmɛm.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

KK: /kəˌmɛm.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: An event or object that honors and remembers someone or something important.

Example: The town held a commemoration to celebrate the anniversary of its founding.

commemorative

IPA: /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

KK: /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to honoring or remembering a person, place, or event.

Example: The city issued a commemorative coin to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

noun

Definition: An item or event that is created to honor or remember someone or something.

Example: The museum held a special exhibition featuring commemorative items from the war.

commemorator

IPA: /kəˈmɛm.əˌreɪ.tər/

KK: /kəˈmɛm.əˌreɪ.tər/

noun

Definition: A person who honors or remembers a special event or person, often through a ceremony or celebration.

Example: The commemorator spoke at the event to honor the heroes of the past.

commence

IPA: /kəˈmɛns/

KK: /kəˈmɛns/

intransitive verb

Definition: To start or begin something.

Example: The ceremony will commence at noon.

transitive verb

Definition: To start or begin something.

Example: The ceremony will commence at noon.

commencement

IPA: /kəˈmɛnsmənt/

KK: /kəˈmɛnsmənt/

noun

Definition: A ceremony or event where degrees or diplomas are given to students who have completed their studies, often marking the end of an academic program.

Example: The commencement ceremony will take place in the university auditorium next Saturday.

commencer

IPA: /kəˈmɛnʃər/

KK: /kəˈmɛnʃər/

noun

Definition: A person who is just starting something, especially in education or a specific field.

Example: As a commencer, she was excited to begin her studies in medicine.

commend

IPA: /kəˈmɛnd/

KK: /kəˈmɛnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To express approval or praise for someone or something, often suggesting that they are worthy of attention or respect.

Example: The teacher commended the student for her excellent project.

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