Synonyms for

Memorial

Verb / mʌˈmɔ:ri:ʌl / Another word for memorial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

something, especially a structure, established to remind people of a person or event

Synonyms & similar words

monument remembrance commemoration monument statue tribute remembrance memorandum testament commemoration memento keepsake souvenir reminder record history legacy tradition memory token mark plaque inscription

Synonyms by register

Formal

commemoration remembrance tribute testament

Informal

reminder keepsake memento

Literary

monument effigy cenotaph

Antonyms

forgetfulness oblivion neglect ignorance amnesia

Common collocations

  • memorial service
  • memorial day
  • memorial plaque
  • memorial stone
  • memorial fund
  • memorial park
  • memorial concert

Word family

noun memorial
verb memorialize
adjective memorial

Usage note

A 'memorial' is typically a physical object or event created to remember a person or event, often one that is sad or significant. It is not usually used for everyday reminders.

Example sentences

  1. The memorial in the park is dedicated to the city's founder.
  2. I left a memorial at the grave of my grandfather.
  3. The museum has an exhibit about the 9/11 memorial.
  4. The family created a memorial fund in honor of their daughter.
  5. The town built a memorial to honor the firefighters who died in the line of duty.

Quotes

  • "Memorials become relics if they do not stir our modern conscience." - Henry Waxman
  • "The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example." - Benjamin Disraeli
  • "A memorial is not just a structure of stone or metal or wood. It is a living and breathing reminder of the sacrifices that our fellow countrymen made." - Joe Barton

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