Definition

To honor or remember someone or something, especially by creating a lasting tribute or record.

Example

They decided to memorialise their friend by planting a tree in his honor.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you thought about how we can memorialise our friend's achievements?

That's a great idea! Maybe we could create a scrapbook for him.

Yes, and we can include photos and messages that memorialise our favorite moments together.

I love that! It would be a wonderful way to celebrate his life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Memorialise → It is formed from "memoria" (from Latin, meaning memory) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs). The word "memorialise" means to make something memorable or to commemorate it in memory.

Memory Tip

Think of 'memory' ('memoria') and remember that to 'memorialise' means to make something memorable.

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