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Definition of cremate

cremate

/ˈkriː.meɪt/
cre · mate
Adjective:crematory
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Past Simple:cremated
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Past Participle:cremated
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Present Participle:cremating
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1

To dispose of a dead body by burning it to ashes, typically as part of a funeral rite or in a specialized furnace.

Example

"In accordance with his final wishes, the family chose to cremate his remains and scatter the ashes at sea."

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• Rhymes for cremate

• Nearby Words

creepy
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cremains
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cremation
crematorium
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Latin crematus, the past participle of cremare, meaning "to burn" or "to consume by fire," a verb specifically used by the Romans for the ritual burning of the dead.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cremate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cremate
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