Remembrances: meaning, definitions and examples

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remembrances

[ rɪˈmɛmbrənsɪz ]

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memory

The act or process of remembering past experiences or events.

Synonyms

memories, recollections, reminiscences

Examples of usage

She was lost in her remembrances of childhood summers.
His remembrances of the war were still vivid in his mind.

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tribute

A token or gesture of respect or admiration.

Synonyms

keepsake, memento, souvenir

Examples of usage

The statue was erected in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
She kept a photo of her late grandmother as a remembrance.

Translations

Translations of the word "remembrances" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lembranças

🇮🇳 स्मृतियाँ

🇩🇪 Erinnerungen

🇮🇩 kenangan

🇺🇦 спогади

🇵🇱 wspomnienia

🇯🇵 思い出

🇫🇷 souvenirs

🇪🇸 recuerdos

🇹🇷 hatıralar

🇰🇷 기억

🇸🇦 ذكريات

🇨🇿 vzpomínky

🇸🇰 spomienky

🇨🇳 回忆

🇸🇮 spomini

🇮🇸 minningar

🇰🇿 естеліктер

🇬🇪 მოგონებები

🇦🇿 xatirələr

🇲🇽 recuerdos

Word origin

The word 'remembrances' originated from the Middle English word 'remembraunce', which came from the Old French 'remembrance'. The concept of remembering and honoring the past has been an integral part of human culture for centuries, with various rituals and traditions centered around remembrances of loved ones, historical events, and significant milestones.