memo vs memento
Definitions
noun
- a written proposal or reminder
Examples
Three tall memorial archways inscribed with Chinese characters stand outside the temple.
At the iron railings turn left into the war memorial gardens.
I just know that one beer bash was fine, two was tolerable, and the third was just a way to eat up time on Memorial Day.
Definitions
noun
- a reminder of past events
Examples
An adjoining room is littered with mementos of more recent island history: a rack of antlers, a rusty plow, and an old dentist's chair.
The church’s reception area was decorated with a number of mementos from Crystal’s life, including a tiara, framed pictures of her with loved ones, and an adult-sized pink onesie with feet.
Keepsakes and mementoes top the gift list during the season of celebration.
