in memory of sb
as a way of remembering someone who has died:
A service was held in memory of those who had died in the fighting.

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in memory of
in memory of (someone)
in order to honor someone who has died and to help people remember them.
A service was held in memory of the earthquake victims.

Donations can be made to the Heart Association in Diane's memory.

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in memory of
• in memory of (someone or something)
as a reminder of someone or something, as a memorial to someone or something
We decided to collect some money and buy a painting in memory of our grandfather.

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in memory of something
• in memory of (someone or something)
as a reminder of someone or something, as a memorial to someone or something
We decided to collect some money and buy a painting in memory of our grandfather.

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in memory of
prep. As something that makes people remember (a person or thing); as a reminder of; as a memorial to.
The building was named Ford Hall in memory of a man named James Ford.
Many special ceremonies are in memory of famous men.

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in memory of someone
in memory of (someone)
in order to honor someone who has died and to help people remember them.
A service was held in memory of the earthquake victims.

Donations can be made to the Heart Association in Diane's memory.

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in memory of someone
• in memory of (someone or something)
as a reminder of someone or something, as a memorial to someone or something
We decided to collect some money and buy a painting in memory of our grandfather.

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