Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense remembers, present participle remembering, past tense, past participle remembered
1. verb
If you remember people or events from the past, you still have an idea of them in your mind and you are able to think about them.
You wouldn't remember me. I was in another group. [VERB noun]
I certainly don't remember talking to you at all. [VERB verb-ing]
I remember her being a dominant figure. [V n -ing]
I remembered that we had drunk the last of the coffee the week before. [VERB that]
I can remember where and when I bought each one. [VERB wh]
I used to do that when you were a little girl, remember? [VERB]
2. verb
If you remember that something is the case, you become aware of it again after a time when you did not think about it.
She remembered that she was going to the social club that evening. [VERB that]
Then I remembered the cheque, which cheered me up. [VERB noun]
3. verb
If you cannot remember something, you are not able to bring it back into your mind when you make an effort to do so.
If you can't remember your number, write it in code in a diary. [VERB noun]
I couldn't remember ever having felt so safe and secure. [VERB noun/-ing]
I don't remember you asking me about that. [V n -ing]
I can't remember what I said. [VERB wh]
Don't tell me you can't remember. [VERB]
[Also V v-ing]
4. verb
If you rememberto do something, you do it when you intend to.
I did remember to take the present. [VERB to-infinitive]
Please remember to enclose a stamped addressed envelope when writing. [VERB to-infinitive]
5. verb
You tell someone to rememberthat something is the case when you want to emphasize its importance. It may be something that they already know about or a new piece of information.
[emphasis]
It is important to remember that each person reacts differently. [VERB that]
It is worth remembering that children tend to copy their parents in this respect. [VERB that]
It should be remembered that this loss of control can never be regained. [beVERB-ed that]
Synonyms: bear in mind, not forget, keep in mind, take into account the fact More Synonyms of remember
6. verb [usually passive]
If you say that someone will be remembered for something that they have done, you mean that people will think of this whenever they think about the person.
At his grammar school he is remembered for being bad at games. [beVERB-ed + for]
Lincoln is remembered as the man who abolished slavery in the US. [beVERB-ed + as]
Synonyms: look back (on), celebrate, salute, commemorate More Synonyms of remember
7. verb [no cont, usually imper]
If you ask someone to remember you to a person who you have not seen for a long time, you are asking them to pass your greetings on to that person.
'Remember me to Lyle, won't you?' I said. [VERB noun + to]
She asked to be remembered to you. [VERB noun to noun]
8. verb [only to-inf]
If you make a celebration an occasion toremember, you make it very enjoyable for all the people involved.
We'll give everyone a night to remember. [VERB]
I'll make it a birthday to remember. [VERB]
Synonyms: cherish, prize, treasure, hold dear More Synonyms of remember
More Synonyms of remember
remember in British English
(rɪˈmɛmbə)
verb
1.
to become aware of (something forgotten) again; bring back to one's consciousness; recall
2.
to retain (an idea, intention, etc) in one's conscious mind
to remember Pythagoras' theorem
remember to do one's shopping
3. (transitive)
to give money, etc, to (someone), as in a will or in tipping
4. (transitive; foll byto)
to mention (a person's name) to another person, as by way of greeting or friendship
remember me to your mother
5. (transitive)
to mention (a person) favourably, as in prayer
6. (transitive)
to commemorate (a person, event, etc)
to remember the dead of the wars
7. remember oneself
Derived forms
rememberer (reˈmemberer)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Old French remembrer, from Late Latin rememorārī to recall to mind, from Latin re- + memor mindful; see memory
remember in American English
(rɪˈmɛmbər)
verb transitive
1.
to have (an event, thing, person, etc.) come to mind again; think of again
suddenly remembering an appointment
2.
to bring back to mind by an effort; recollect; recall
to try to remember a name
3.
to bear in mind; keep in the memory; be careful not to forget
4.
to keep (a person) in mind with some feeling, as of pleasure, gratitude, etc.
5.
a.
to keep (a person) in mind for a present, legacy, etc.
b.
to give a present or tip to
6.
to mention (a person) to another as sending regards or greetings
remember me to your mother
7. Archaic
to remind
verb intransitive
8.
to bear something in mind or call something back to mind
9.
to have memory or the use of one's memory
Derived forms
rememberer (reˈmemberer)
noun
Word origin
ME remembren < OFr remembrer < LL rememorare < L re-, back, again + memorare, to bring to remembrance < memor, mindful: see memory
Examples of 'remember' in a sentence
remember
People would remember that for a long time.
The Sun (2017)
Most people remember the ending of the book more than the beginning and the middle.
The Sun (2016)
It was definitely one to remember.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
THINK you can remember what went on over the past year in the racing world?
The Sun (2016)
But when you have a romantic choice to make, remember that real love gives you time to be certain.
The Sun (2017)
Remember, trust makes love stronger.
The Sun (2017)
I remember thinking 'My mum is going to kill me!
The Sun (2016)
Lots of us have suffered similar tragedies, and it's natural to want to do something to remember the person we lost.
The Sun (2016)
Spend on dramatic items that people will remember.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
When did you give something your all just to make yourself remember you were alive?
The Sun (2014)
And he always remembers the one that got away.
The Sun (2015)
They want something to remember when they get older.
The Sun (2012)
People tend to remember a person like that.
The Sun (2007)
They remember the person who wins it but they remember how they won it.
The Sun (2009)
Then he remembers something else he just reviewed.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It upsets me that this film may now shape how people remember her.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Just remembering it still makes me feel queasy.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Ones that reference something fashion editors remember fondly from their childhood!
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Just remembering it makes the old ticker tick a bit faster.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
His wife makes an unexpected request from him to remember something that day.
O'Keeffe, John Your One Week Way to Mind-Fitness (1994)
We also have to remember that people who have been working abroad bring back skills when they return home.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Everyone remembered the person for years.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's how one remembers what happened.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But one lion remembers his saviour - and what looks like a miracle takes place.
The Sun (2008)
But just remember one thing: you guys are not here to save anyone.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Write down the dialogue of conversations roughly as you remember them and think of ways in which you could have handled the situations differently.
Mansfield, Patricia Why Am I Afraid to be Assertive? (1994)
I remember thinking it was my dream dress.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
I remember then thinking that this fella was a bit different.
The Sun (2016)
I remember thinking what a powerful tool that is and we don't use it.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In other languages
remember
British English: remember /rɪˈmɛmbə/ VERB
If you remember people or events from the past, you still have an idea of them in your mind and you are able to think about them.
I remember her perfectly.
I can't remember.
American English: remember
Arabic: يَتَذَكِّرُ
Brazilian Portuguese: lembrar
Chinese: 记得
Croatian: zapamtiti
Czech: pamatovat si
Danish: huske
Dutch: herinneren (zich)
European Spanish: recordar
Finnish: muistaa
French: se souvenir
German: erinnern (sich)
Greek: θυμάμαι
Italian: ricordare
Japanese: 思い出す
Korean: 기억하다
Norwegian: huske
Polish: zapamiętać
European Portuguese: lembrar
Romanian: a ține minte
Russian: помнить
Latin American Spanish: recordar
Swedish: komma ihåg
Thai: จำ
Turkish: hatırlamak
Ukrainian: пам'ятати
Vietnamese: nhớ
Chinese translation of 'remember'
remember
(rɪˈmɛmbəʳ)
vt
(= still have in mind)[person, name, event]记(記)住 (jìzhù)
(= bring back to mind) 回想起 (huíxiǎngqǐ)
(= bear in mind) 牢记(記) (láojì)
remember me to him (= send greetings) 代我向他问(問)候 (dài wǒ xiàng tā wènhòu)
to remember doing sth or having done sth记(記)得做过(過)某事 (jìde zuòguo mǒushì)
she remembered to do it她记(記)得要做某事 (tā jìde yào zuò mǒushì)
All related terms of 'remember'
I can't remember
我不记(記)得了 wǒ bù jìde le
remember me to him
( send greetings ) 代我向他问(問)候 dài wǒ xiàng tā wènhòu
I can't quite remember
我不太记(記)得了 wǒ bù tài jìde le
if I remember rightly
( Brit ) 如果我没(沒)记(記)错(錯) rúguǒ wǒ méi jìcuò
I don't care to remember
( choose ) 我不想去记(記)住 wǒ bù xiǎng qù jìzhù
to remember doing sth or having done sth
记(記)得做过(過)某事 jìde zuòguo mǒushì
1 (verb)
Definition
to become aware of (something forgotten) again
He was remembering the old days.
Synonyms
recall
I recalled the way they had been dancing together.
think back to
recollect
She spoke with warmth when she recollected the doctor who had treated her.
reminisce about
retain
recognize
I recognize my own shortcomings.
call up
look back on
hark back to
summon up
call to mind
cast your mind back to
Opposites
forget
,
ignore
,
overlook
,
neglect
,
disregard
2 (verb)
Definition
to keep (an idea, intention, etc.) in one's mind
Remember to take the present.
Synonyms
don't forget
be sure
be certain
make sure that you
mind that you
3 (verb)
Definition
to keep (an idea, intention, etc.) in one's mind
Remember that each person reacts differently.
Synonyms
bear in mind
not forget
keep in mind
take into account the fact
not lose sight of the fact
take into consideration the fact
be mindful of the fact
4 (verb)
Definition
to commemorate
He is remembered for being bad at games.
Synonyms
look back (on)
celebrate
Tom celebrated his birthday two days ago.
salute
The statement salutes the changes of the past year.
commemorate
a gallery of paintings commemorating great moments in baseball history
pay tribute to
5 (verb)
I'll make it a birthday to remember.
Synonyms
cherish
I will cherish the memory of that visit for many years to come.
prize
These items are greatly prized by collectors.
treasure
She treasures her memories of those joyous days.
hold dear
6 (verb)
I'm good at remembering phone numbers.
Synonyms
memorize
I studied the map, trying to memorize the way.
retain
She needs tips on how to retain facts.
commit to memory
learn by heart
phrasal verb
See remember someone to someone
Additional synonyms
in the sense of celebrate
Definition
to hold festivities
Tom celebrated his birthday two days ago.
Synonyms
commemorate,
honour,
observe,
toast,
drink to,
keep
in the sense of commemorate
Definition
to honour or keep alive the memory of
a gallery of paintings commemorating great moments in baseball history
Synonyms
celebrate,
remember,
honour,
recognize,
salute,
pay tribute to,
immortalize,
memorialize
in the sense of prize
Definition
to value highly
These items are greatly prized by collectors.
Synonyms
value,
appreciate,
treasure,
esteem,
cherish,
hold dear,
regard highly,
set store by
Synonyms of 'remember'
remember
Explore 'remember' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of recognize
Definition
to accept or be aware of (a fact or problem)
I recognize my own shortcomings.
Synonyms
acknowledge,
see,
allow,
understand,
accept,
admit,
grant,
realize,
concede,
perceive,
confess,
be aware of,
take on board,
avow
in the sense of recollect
Definition
to remember
She spoke with warmth when she recollected the doctor who had treated her.
Synonyms
remember,
mind (dialect),
recall,
reminisce,
summon up,
call to mind,
place
in the sense of retain
Definition
(of a person) to be able to remember (something) without difficulty
She needs tips on how to retain facts.
Synonyms
remember,
learn,
recall,
bear in mind,
keep in mind,
memorize,
recollect,
commit to memory,
learn by heart,
impress on the memory
in the sense of salute
Definition
to acknowledge with praise
The statement salutes the changes of the past year.