remembrance

[ri-mem-bruhns]

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.

remembrance

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• nonremembrance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of remembrance¹

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

Example Sentences

That fire patch was from New York Fire Department Engine 53, Ladder 43, which Murphy wore as a remembrance of 9/11.

From Los Angeles Times

The King, Queen and prime minister have joined World War Two veterans for a remembrance service to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

From BBC

But individual remembrance is only part of the story.

From Salon

Members of the emergency services also participated in the moment of reflection and remembrance.

From BBC

He urged Sir Keir not to "let this moment slip away" and to "honour the 97, not just with remembrance, but with change" .

From BBC

Related Words

• commemoration 
• memento 
• memorial 
• reminder