remembrance
gb/ɹimˈɛmbɹəns/ us/ɹimˈɛmbɹəns/
B1
English
~ 4100
emlékezés, emlék, emléktárgy, megemlékezés, emléknap
NOUN
B1
1
emlékezés
B1
Usage pattern:
in (loving) remembrance of [someone/something]
The ceremony was held in remembrance of those who died in the war.
A szertartást a háborúban elhunytak emlékére tartották.
She wore the necklace in remembrance of her grandmother.
A nyakláncot a nagymamája emlékére viselte.
The poem is a beautiful remembrance of his childhood.
Learner examples
We had a party in remembrance of our teacher.
Összejövetelt tartottunk a tanárunk emlékére.
He keeps a photo in remembrance of his dog.
Egy fényképet őriz a kutyája emlékére.
The day is for remembrance of the soldiers.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'remembrance' with 'souvenir' — 'souvenir' is a physical object, while 'remembrance' refers to the act or state of remembering.
Meaning
The act of remembering
Collocations
in remembrance of
|fond remembrance
|day of remembrance
|loving remembrance
Synonyms
memory (More general and can refer to both the mental capacity and specific instances of recall.)
|
recollection (Slightly more formal; emphasizes the act of recalling something.)
Antonyms
forgetting (The opposite process of failing to remember.)
Themes
emotions
|memory
|commemoration
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
When you think about and remember a person, event, or thing from the past.
The action of recalling or keeping in mind a person, event, or fact from the past.
NOUN
B2
2
emlék
A2
emléktárgy
B1
He gave me a ring as a remembrance of our time together.
Egy gyűrűt adott nekem az együtt töltött időnk emlékéül.
The photograph is a precious remembrance from my travels.
A fénykép becses emlék az utazásaimról.
She kept the ticket stub as a remembrance of her first concert.
Learner examples
I have a book as a remembrance of my friend.
Őrzök egy könyvet, ami a barátomra emlékeztet.
This shell is a remembrance from the beach.
Ez a kagyló emlék a tengerpartról.
He keeps a letter as a remembrance of his father.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'reminder', which is often something that prompts action rather than memory.
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder
Collocations
small remembrance
|token of remembrance
Synonyms
keepsake (Commonly used for sentimental objects kept for memory.)
|
memento (Often used for small objects kept as reminders; slightly formal.)
Antonyms
discard (To throw something away, removing its role as a reminder.)
Themes
emotions
|memory
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A thing you keep to help you remember a person or event.
An object or token that serves to remind someone of a person, event, or experience.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
3
megemlékezés
B2
emléknap
B2
They held a day of remembrance for the victims of the disaster.
Emléknapot tartottak a katasztrófa áldozatainak emlékére.
Remembrance Day is observed in several countries to honor fallen soldiers.
Az emlékezés napját több országban is megtartják az elesett katonák tiszteletére.
The service was a moving act of remembrance for the community.
Learner examples
We had a remembrance for the war heroes.
Megemlékezést tartottunk a háborús hősök emlékére.
Remembrance Day is in November.
Az emlékezés napja novemberben van.
The town made a remembrance for the old mayor.
Meaning
A ceremony honoring memory
Collocations
Remembrance Day
|service of remembrance
Synonyms
commemoration (A formal act of remembering and honoring.)
Antonyms
neglect (Failing to recognize or honor past people or events.)
Themes
commemoration
|events
|relationships
|religion
Definition
A special event to show respect and remember people or events from before.
A formal occasion or ceremony held to honor and remember people or events from the past.
Grammar
Dictionary form
remembrance
IPA
GB/ɹimˈɛmbɹəns/
US/ɹimˈɛmbɹəns/
Syllables & stress
re - mem - brance (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mem)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: remembrance
- Plural: remembrance, remembrances
Word family
Forms
remembrances
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
Expressions
in remembrance of
1/ˈɪn ɹimˈɛmbɹəns əv/
fixed phrase
To honor and remember someone/something
To show respect and think about someone or something from the past.
Examples
- The statue was built in remembrance of the city's founder.
- We lit candles in remembrance of our loved ones.
Remembrance Day
1/ɹimˈɛmbɹəns dˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
Day honoring fallen soldiers
A special day each year to remember soldiers who died in wars.
Examples
- Many countries hold ceremonies on Remembrance Day.
- People wear poppies on Remembrance Day to honor soldiers.