remembrance

[ ri-mem-bruhns ]

noun

1. a retained mental impression; memory.

   Synonyms: reminiscence, recollection

2. the act or fact of remembering.
3. the power or faculty of remembering.

   Synonyms: memory

4. the length of time over which recollection or memory extends.
5. the state of being remembered; commemoration:

   to hold someone's name in remembrance.

6. something that serves to bring to mind or keep in mind some place, person, event, etc.; memento.

   Synonyms: memorial, token, souvenir, trophy, keepsake

7. a gift given as a token of love or friendship:

   I sent her a small remembrance on Mother's Day.

8. remembrances, greetings; respects.

remembrance

/ rɪˈmɛmbrəns /

noun

1. the act of remembering or state of being remembered
2. something that is remembered; reminiscence
3. a memento or keepsake
4. the extent in time of one's power of recollection
5. 1. the act of honouring some past event, person, etc
   2. ( as modifier )

      a remembrance service

Other Words From

• nonre·membrance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of remembrance¹

1300–50; Middle English < Old French; remember, -ance

Example Sentences

King Charles led the nation in two minutes of silence in remembrance of men and women who lost their lives serving in the two world wars or other conflicts.

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King Charles led the nation in two minutes of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives serving in the two world wars or other conflicts.

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Communities across Scotland fell silent in remembrance of those who have lost their lives in conflicts across the world.

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It is said to represent remembrance and hope.

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King Charles will lead the nation in remembrance of those who lost their lives in two world wars and other conflicts at the Cenotaph in central London.

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Related Words

• commemoration
• memento
• memorial
• reminder