memorialize
Americanverb
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to honour or commemorate
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to present or address a memorial to
Other Word Forms
- memorialization noun
- memorializer noun
- unmemorialized adjective
Etymology
Origin of memorialize
Example Sentences
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Self-proclaimed Parrot Heads—who still slap stickers on the building and leave flip-flops, salt shakers and other assorted memorabilia outside as a shrine to sunny good times—want instead to memorialize the studio forever.
The son of a storied Republican president, Michael Reagan, who recently died, was memorialized as a stalwart supporter of his father’s legacy.
From Los Angeles Times
On a recent winter night, I walked the stretch of Christmas Tree Lane past lit-up signs that memorialized Altadena’s unbreakable spirit.
From Los Angeles Times
Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles — of which Porter was a member — said in a news release that the vigil was organized to memorialize the 33-year-old father and call for an independent investigation into his death.
From Los Angeles Times
Roan, who name-checked Bardot in her song “Red Wine Supernova,” initially memorialized the actress on social media after learning of her passing.
From Salon
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