Remember
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Remember is a verb meaning To recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory.
Meaning
To recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory.
More Meanings
- To memorize; to put something into memory.
- To keep in mind; to be mindful of.
- To not forget (to do something required)
- To convey greetings from.
- (intransitive) To engage in the process of recalling memories.
- (transitive) To give (a person) money as a token of appreciation of past service or friendship.
- (obsolete) To put in mind; to remind (also used reflexively).
Example Sentences
Remember me? I live in your building.
In the lightness of my heart I sang catches of songs as my horse gayly bore me along the well-remembered road.
To heal, we must remember. It's hard sometimes to remember, but that's how we heal. It's important to do that as a nation.
[…] take the Ginger Line overground from Canada Water to Penge West. So you'll be getting off the Tube, and taking the train. I know you're American, but can you remember that?
Word Forms
- remembers
- remembering
- remembered
- rememberest
- rememberedst
- remembereth
- remembre
- re-member
Synonyms for remember
Depending on context, synonyms include recall, reminisce, retrieve, bethink, mind, recollect.
Antonyms for remember
Common opposites include forget, remind, block, bury.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include remind, recollect, think, commemorate, commend, retrieve.
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