remember

[rɪˈmɛmbər]

remember Definition

• 1. to have in or be able to bring to one's mind an awareness of (someone or something from the past)
• 2. to keep a fact or piece of information in one's memory

Using remember: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "remember" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I remember my first day of school.

• Example

  Do you remember where you put your keys?

• Example

  I can't remember his name.

• Example

  She remembered to turn off the stove before leaving.

remember Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for remember

• recall
• recollect
• reminisce
• retain
• mind

Antonyms for remember

• forget
• disremember

Idioms Using remember

• if I remember rightly

  used to indicate that one believes one is correct in recalling something

  Example

  If I remember rightly, we met at a party last year.

• remember one's lines

  to memorize and recite one's lines in a play or performance

  Example

  The actor had trouble remembering his lines during the dress rehearsal.

• remember where you came from

  to remain humble and remember one's roots and upbringing

  Example

  Even though she's become a successful actress, she always remembers where she came from.

Phrases with remember

• remember me to someone

  ask someone to give one's regards to someone else

  Example

  Please remember me to your parents when you visit them.

• remember when

  used to recall a past event or time

  Example

  Remember when we used to go to the beach every summer?

• remember that

  used to emphasize the importance of what is being said

  Example

  Remember that honesty is always the best policy.

Origins of remember

from Old French 'remembrer', from Late Latin 'rememorari', from Latin 're-' (expressing intensive force) + 'memor' (mindful)

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Summary: remember in Brief

To 'remember' [rɪˈmɛmbər] is to bring to mind someone or something from the past or to keep a fact or piece of information in one's memory. It can be used in phrases like 'remember me to someone' or 'remember when,' and idioms like 'if I remember rightly.' 'Remember' is often paired with its antonym 'forget,' and can be formalized as 'recollect' or 'retain.'