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In some senses, memorial is marked as obsolete, archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ
lasting, permanent
The museum created a permanent memorial for the victims of the disaster.
fitting | war
VERB + MEMORIAL
build, erect, put up | unveil
MEMORIAL + VERB
commemorate sb/sth
stand
A bronze memorial stands in the town square to honor the soldiers who died in the war.
MEMORIAL + NOUN
ceremony, service
The church held a memorial ceremony last week to honor the victims of the accident.
PREP
~ for
The city built a memorial for the soldiers who died in the war.
~ to
The new statue in the park is a memorial to the soldiers who fought in the war.