The meaning of Memorial

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A yellow alloy of copper and zinc.

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A brass plate on the door

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A bright yellow metal made from copper and zinc

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Brass lamps, brass door handles, the pentagon brass went along with the plan but they were not happ…

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A mound of rough stones built as a memorial or landmark, typically on a hilltop or skyline.

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Elation was to glimpse limp prayer flags and rough cairns with goat horns that marked the pass.

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A monument to someone buried elsewhere, especially one commemorating people who died in a war.

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In the grounds, swathed in palm fronds, stands a marble cenotaph commemorating the dead of the high…

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A public monument (= special statue or building) built in memory of particular people who died in war, often with their names written on it

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An inscribed headstone marking a grave.

Usage examples:

Do you know what your partner wants to have inscribed on their gravestone?

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A tombstone

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A slab of stone set up at the head of a grave, typically inscribed with the name of the dead person.

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It's an amazing sight to see 43 acres of graves and monuments and headstones and so many images of …

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A tombstone

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A stately or impressive building housing a tomb or group of tombs.

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The cathedral was built in 1517 as a royal mausoleum

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A building in which the bodies of dead people are buried

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An object kept as a reminder of a person or event.

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You can purchase a memento of your visit

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An object that you keep to help you remember a person or a special event

Usage examples:

The bracelet is a memento from her college sweetheart.

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A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

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A simple stone monument marked the nearby crash site

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An object, esp. large and made of stone, built to remember and show respect for a person or group of people, or a special place made for this purpose

Usage examples:

While in washington, d.c., we visited a number of historical monuments., fig. the annual arts festi…

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An ornamental tablet, typically of metal, porcelain, or wood, that is fixed to a wall or other surface in commemoration of a person or event.

Usage examples:

The kick off is at 2pm where a plaque to commemorate the event will be unveiled.

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A flat object, often of stone or metal, with text that records information about a person, place, or event

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The plaque on the building pays tribute to the founder's generosity., about 20 companies are workin…

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The action of remembering something.

Usage examples:

A flash of remembrance passed between them

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The act of remembering and showing respect for someone who has died or a past event

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A church service was held in remembrance of the victims., fond/sweet/personal remembrances

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A place regarded as holy because of its associations with a divinity or a sacred person or relic, marked by a building or other construction.

Usage examples:

The medieval pilgrim route to the shrine of st james

verb

Enshrine.

Usage examples:

A goddess shrined in every tree

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A place where people come to worship, usually because of a connection with a holy person or a mysterious religious event or object

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A thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

Usage examples:

The recording provides a souvenir of a great production

verb

Take as a memento.

Usage examples:

Many parts of the aircraft have been souvenired

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Something you keep or give to remember a special visit or event

Usage examples:

I’ll keep this as a souvenir of my trip to new york.

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A carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger.

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The sculptor antonio canova used classical statues as the basis for his figures of modern men and w…

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A large art object, often representing a person or an animal, that is made from a hard material, esp. stone or metal

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A formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications.

Usage examples:

Around 70 more residents wrote individual testimonials and character references.

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A large, flat inscribed stone standing or laid over a grave.

Usage examples:

His grin exposed his yellowed teeth like a row of tombstones

verb

Jump into the sea from a cliff or other high point.

Usage examples:

Thrill-seeking lads tombstoned off the rocks

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A cut stone with writing on it that marks where a dead person is buried

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An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

Usage examples:

The video is a tribute to the musicals of the 40s

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Respect or admiration for someone, or a formal event at which respect and admiration are expressed

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[ u ] the memorial pays tribute to africans brought here as slaves., [ c ] there was a special trib…

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Something that you say, write, or give that shows your respect and admiration for someone, especially on a formal occasion

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Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world for the famous actor who died yesterday., flo…

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A cup or other decorative object awarded as a prize for a victory or success.

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The age groups ranged from four to 20, with a trophy awarded for first prize and certificates for s…

combining form

In nouns corresponding to adjectives ending in -trophic (such as phototrophy corresponding to phototrophic ).

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A prize, such as a large silver cup or bowl, given to the one who wins a competition or race

Usage examples:

Under the long high-beamed ceiling, affixed to stone walls, were the trophies – heads of a rhinocer…