CEFR B2

memorial

noun

Meaning

A monument, structure, or object created to remember and honor a person, event, or group, often serving as a place for reflection or remembrance.

Examples

The war memorial stands in the center of town, listing the names of those who died.
She visited the memorial to her grandmother, leaving a bouquet of her favorite flowers.

Synonyms: monument, commemoration, tribute, cenotaph

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memorial (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /məˈmɔːriəl/

Definition

A monument, structure, or object created to remember and honor a person, event, or group, often serving as a place for reflection or remembrance.

Examples

The war memorial stands in the center of town, listing the names of those who died.
She visited the memorial to her grandmother, leaving a bouquet of her favorite flowers.
The architect designed a unique memorial that captured the spirit of the fallen soldiers.

How to Use memorial

memorial to (prepositional phrase): A memorial dedicated to a specific person or event. — "The statue is a memorial to the city's first mayor."
hold a memorial (collocation): To organize and conduct a ceremony to remember someone or something. — "They will hold a memorial for the victims of the tragedy."

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