cremate
Translation
to burn a dead body to ashes
Examples
They will cremate the body after the funeral.
They will cremate the body after the funeral.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to burn a dead body to ashes They decided to cremate him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: incinerate, burn to ashes; Antonyms: bury, inter
Etymology
From Latin 'cremare', meaning 'to burn'.
Memory Tips
The Latin root 'cremare' sounds a bit like 'cream', as in turning something to a fine powder. Or connect it to 'flame'.