memorialize

me·mo·ri·al·ize

transitive verb

-·ized·, -·iz·ing

to commemorate
to present a memorial to; petition

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memorialize

transitive verb

me·mo·ri·al·ized, me·mo·ri·al·iz·ing, me·mo·ri·al·iz·es

To provide a memorial for; commemorate.
To present a memorial to; petition.

Related Forms:

me·mo′ri·al·i·za′tion
noun

me·mo′ri·al·iz′er
noun

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Verb

(third-person singular simple present memorializes, present participle memorializing, simple past and past participle memorialized)

(US) To provide a memorial for someone; to commemorate

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If you have no pictures of your baby, please don't think you are not able to memorialize your baby.
Many of the stories are moving as customers get their body art to memorialize loved ones who have passed away, or to celebrate a milestone in their lives.
If something unorthodox or random seems to pop into your mind when thinking of the person you wish to memorialize, consider that as a possible tat design.
For a fun, family look, buy each person a shirt featuring his or her favorite character, and have a family picture made to memorialize your fandom.
If you are considering getting a tattoo to memorialize the life of someone dear to you, take some time to select the best artist for you.

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