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remembrance

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

KK: /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

noun
Definition

The act of remembering someone or something, often in a way that honors their memory or significance.


Example

We held a ceremony in remembrance of those who served in the war.


Conversation
Sloth A
I found an old photo from our trip last year, and it brought back such nice remembrance of those moments.
Sloth B
Oh, I remember that! We had so much fun exploring the city.
Sloth A
Yeah, we should definitely plan another trip soon to make more remembrance memories.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It'll be great to create new adventures together.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
memory
token
souvenir
Antonyms
forgetting
oblivion
neglect
Root Explanation

Remembrance → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "memorare" (meaning to remember). The word "remembrance" refers to the act of remembering something again or keeping it in memory.

Memory Tip

Think of 'remembering again' — 're-' means again, and 'memorare' means to remember.

Visually Confused Words
unremembrance
nonremembrance
misremembrance
membrane
resemblance
rerebrace
membraned
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