remembrance
rih-MEHM-bruhns
Remembrance (noun) means the act of keeping someone or something in mind, especially to honour them. Example: “The service was held in remembrance of those lost at sea.”
noun
1
The act of keeping someone or something in mind, especially to honour them.
"The service was held in remembrance of those lost at sea."
"We lit candles in remembrance of our grandfather."
"A minute of silence was kept as an act of remembrance."
2
An object kept as a reminder of a person or event.
"She kept his watch as a remembrance of their years together."
"The pressed flower in the book was a small remembrance of that summer."
"He gave her a silver locket as a remembrance of her mother."
How to use remembrance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of remembering, or a keepsake that helps you do it.
UK vs US
In the UK, "Remembrance" with a capital R usually refers to Remembrance Day/Sunday, honouring war dead.
Common pairings
in remembrance of
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Sunday
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Word forms
- Plural
- remembrances
- Third person singular
- remembrances
- Past tense
- remembranced
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The service was held in _____ of those lost at sea.
Etymology
From Old French remembrance, from remembrer ("to remember").
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What does “remembrance” mean?
The word “remembrance” means the act of keeping someone or something in mind, especially to honour them. In plain terms, the act of remembering, or a keepsake that helps you do it.
How do you pronounce “remembrance”?
“Remembrance” is pronounced rih-MEHM-bruhns (/ɹɪˈmɛm.bɹəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “remembrance” in a sentence?
Here is “remembrance” used in a sentence: “The service was held in remembrance of those lost at sea.”
What is another word for “remembrance”?
Words with a similar meaning to “remembrance” include recollection and reminiscence.
What part of speech is “remembrance”?
“Remembrance” is a noun.
Where does the word “remembrance” come from?
The word “remembrance” comes from Old French. From Old French remembrance, from remembrer ("to remember").
Is “remembrance” a common word?
“Remembrance” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “remembrance” have?
“Remembrance” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of keeping someone or something in mind, especially to honour them.
What is the difference between remembrance and memory?
A memory is the mental record of a past event or fact, while remembrance is the deliberate act of keeping someone or something in mind, often as a mark of honour. Remembrance usually implies a conscious, sometimes ceremonial, effort rather than a passive recollection.
When is remembrance used instead of memorial?
Memorial usually refers to a physical object, service, or occasion built to honour the dead, while remembrance refers more broadly to the act or feeling of holding someone in mind. A memorial is often held "in remembrance" of a person, so the two words frequently appear together rather than as strict substitutes.
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