Meaning & Definition of word "Remember"
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Remember
/rɪˈmɛmbər/
verb:
- 1. to retain in memory; to keep in mind.
- Example: I remember visiting that museum when I was a child.
- 2. to bring to mind or recall.
- Example: Please remember to send me the report by Friday.
- 3. to commemorate or honor someone or something.
- Example: We gather every year to remember those who have served our country.
- 4. to have a mental image of something from the past.
- Example: She couldn't remember where she had left her keys.
Etymology
From Old French 'remembrer', from Latin 'rememorari', meaning 'to recall to memory'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
If you remember:
Used to refer to something familiar or previously mentioned.
Remember the Alamo:
A phrase emphasizing the importance of a historical event.
I'll remember that:
Used to indicate that the speaker will keep something in mind.
Related Words
remembrance:
The action of remembering something.
memorable:
Worth remembering or easily remembered.
memoir:
A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge.
Slang Meanings of remember
Meaning: To not forget something.
Example Sentence: You better remember to bring your ID to the party.
Meaning: To keep something in mind.
Example Sentence: Just remember, don't get too stressed about work!