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memorialize

/məˈmɔːriəˌlaɪz/ /məˈmɔːriəˌlɑɪz/

Meanings
verb
To provide a memorial for someone; to commemorate

Examples :

"The town decided to memorialize the beloved teacher by naming the new library after her. "
culture history

Related Words

Illustration outlining

outlining verb

/ˈaʊtˌlaɪnɪŋ/ /ˈaʊˌtlaɪnɪŋ/

To draw an outline of.

"The artist is outlining the cat with a black pencil. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration petition

petition noun

/pəˈtɪ.ʃən/

A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.

"The students submitted a petition to the principal, asking for more recess time. "

Illustration concerns

concerns noun

/kənˈsɜːnz/ /kənˈsɝnz/

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

"My parents have concerns about my future career path. "

Illustration secretary

secretary noun

/ˈsɛk.ɹə.tɹi/ /ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹi/

Someone entrusted with a secret; a confidant.

"My grandmother was my secret secretary, the only person I told my worries to. "

Illustration conversation

conversation noun

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/

Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.

"During their lunch break, the coworkers had a conversation about the new project. "

Illustration memorial

memorial noun

/məˈmoʊɹi.əl/

Memory; recollection.

"My grandmother's stories are a vivid memorial of her childhood. "

Illustration commemorate

commemorate verb

/kəˈmɛməˌɹeɪt/

To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or object.

"On November 11th we commemorate the fallen with a march."

Illustration presenting

presenting verb

/prɪˈzɛntɪŋ/ /priˈzɛntɪŋ/

To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.

"to present an envoy to the king"

Illustration detailed

detailed verb

/dɪˈteɪld/

To explain in detail.

"The teacher detailed the steps for solving the math problem. "

Illustration potential

potential noun

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/

Currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)

"Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician."

Illustration statement

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "