re·mem·brance

[ri-mem-bruhns]
noun
1.
a retained mental impression; memory.
2.
the act or fact of remembering.
3.
the power or faculty of remembering.
4.
the length of time over which recollection or memory extends.
5.
the state of being remembered; commemoration: to hold someone's name in remembrance.
6.
something that serves to bring to mind or keep in mind some place, person, event, etc.; memento.
7.
a gift given as a token of love or friendship: I sent her a small remembrance on Mother's Day.
8.
remembrances, greetings; respects.

Origin:
1300–50; Middle English < Old French; see remember, -ance

non·re·mem·brance, noun


1. recollection, reminiscence. 3. memory. 6. keepsake, trophy, souvenir, token, memorial.
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remembrance (rɪˈmɛmbrəns) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the act of remembering or state of being remembered
2.  something that is remembered; reminiscence
3.  a memento or keepsake
4.  the extent in time of one's power of recollection
5.  a.  the act of honouring some past event, person, etc
 b.  (as modifier): a remembrance service

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Example sentences
She had no work to give her, but she gave her remembrance and fondness.
It represents safe dialogue as well as remembrance and commemoration.
Yet this has been often acted on the stage in my remembrance.
It is never made sharper by forgetting or more poignant by unexpected remembrance.
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