remembrance (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /rɪˈmembrəns/
Definition
The act or fact of remembering or being remembered.
Examples
The day of remembrance is observed every year on November 11th.
Her speech was a poignant remembrance of her childhood.
The museum offers a special exhibit in remembrance of the historical event.
How to Use remembrance
- in remembrance of (prepositional phrase)
- To honor the memory of someone or something. — "The monument was built in remembrance of the soldiers who died in the war."
- act of remembrance (collocation)
- An action performed to help someone remember. — "Lighting a candle is a common act of remembrance."
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