Cremate (Verb)
Meaning
Reduce to ashes; "Cremate a corpse".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The family decided to cremate their loved one, as it was her final wish to be scattered over the ocean she loved.
- The traditional funeralrites include prayers, the offering of food and incense, and the ritual to cremate the deceased.
- Those who wish to cremate the body on land must obtain a special permit from the authorities beforehand.
- To cremate a human body requires high temperatures and a significant amount of fuel to break down the bone and organs.
- Many cultures that choose to cremate the dead have rituals and traditions to spread the ashes in a meaningful way.