Remember
/rɪˈmɛmbər/
Meaning & Definition
verb
to retain in memory; to keep in mind.
I remember visiting that museum when I was a child.
to bring to mind or recall.
Please remember to send me the report by Friday.
to commemorate or honor someone or something.
We gather every year to remember those who have served our country.
to have a mental image of something from the past.
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
To not forget something.
You better remember to bring your ID to the party.
To keep something in mind.
Just remember, don't get too stressed about work!