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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

  1. To memorize; to put something into memory.
  2. To keep in mind; to be mindful of.
  3. To not forget (to do something required)
  4. To convey greetings from.
  5. (intransitive) To engage in the process of recalling memories.
  6. (transitive) To give (a person) money as a token of appreciation of past service or friendship.
  7. (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

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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