remembrance

American  

[ri-mem-bruhns] / rɪˈmɛm brəns /

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.

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remembrance British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• nonremembrance noun

Etymology

Origin of remembrance

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

Example Sentences

Near the site of the blaze a short walk away, a long queue snaked through a park as mourners brought flowers and handwritten notes of remembrance.

From Barron's

When the pair returned to England, Ms Schaufeld continued teaching, sharing her testimony in schools and colleges, and began her work as an ambassador for remembrance and education.

From BBC

Macron, France's first president born after the colonial era, has always promised to work on remembrance and reconciliation against the background of the two countries' painful shared history.

From Barron's

Last week, more than a dozen historians said parliament was being made "the place of honourable remembrance for a declared antisemite".

From Barron's

Her husband, the Prince of Wales, will also deliver a video message to young people, sharing his views on the importance of wearing a red poppy and to say that "remembrance is for everyone".

From BBC

Related Words

• commemoration
• memento
• memorial
• reminder