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

Over the weekend, the princess took part in a number of Remembrance events, making her first major formal appearances since finishing chemotherapy.

From BBC

The Queen, who is 77, cancelled a number of engagements a week ago after doctors advised her to rest, and missed Remembrance Sunday events at the weekend.

From BBC

She joined Prince William and other members of the Royal Family for a Remembrance concert at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday night - her first major formal appearance since finishing chemotherapy.

From BBC

She also appeared at Remembrance Sunday events.

From BBC

Luxon also announced a National Remembrance Day to be held on 12 November next year to mark the anniversary of Tuesday’s apology.

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Related Words

• commemoration
• memento
• memorial
• reminder