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noun ADJ. lasting, permanent The statue is a lasting memorial to those who died in the war. | fitting | war VERB + MEMORIAL build, erect, put up | unveil MEMORIAL + VERB commemorate sb/sth | stand The memorial stands on the village green. MEMORIAL + NOUN ceremony, service a memorial service for sailors drowned at sea PREP. ~ for a memorial for victims of the air crash | ~ to The prime minister today unveiled a memorial to those who died in the disaster.
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