memorialize

[muh-mawr-ee-uh-lahyz, -mohr-] / məˈmɔr i əˌlaɪz, -ˈmoʊr- /

VERB

honor a memory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire adore commemorate lionize worship

STRONG

acclaim aggrandize appreciate celebrate commend compliment decorate dignify distinguish ennoble erect esteem exalt glorify hallow laud magnify observe praise prize revere sanctify sublime venerate

WEAK

roll out red carpet

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abhor condemn despise detest dishonor hate

STRONG

belittle blame castigate censure criticize debase decrease degrade denounce disapprove disgrace dislike disregard disrespect forget humiliate ignore insult lower mock neglect overlook shame

Example Sentences

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The next day, Epstein emailed the group appearing to memorialize a phone conversation he had with Cohen about the idea of a new investment fund and Gates’s potential involvement and level of support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Self-proclaimed Parrot Heads—who still slap stickers on the building and leave flip-flops, salt shakers and other assorted memorabilia outside as a shrine to sunny good times—want instead to memorialize the studio forever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Every year, Amicus co-hosts Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern invite listeners to nominate the Supreme Court’s most egregious behavior, then choose their own “worst of the worst” to memorialize the most ignominious moments.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2026

The death of the 31-year-old, who rejoiced in the back and forth of debates, has triggered a range of emotions and nationwide discussions about how to memorialize the conservative icon.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

HARRY: Mr. Diggory, as you know, I sympathize with your efforts to memorialize Cedric, but— AMOS: A memorial?

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling

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