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• remember (verb)

remember /rɪˈmɛmbɚ/ verb remembers; remembered; remembering remember /rɪˈmɛmbɚ/ verb remembers; remembered; remembering Britannica Dictionary definition of REMEMBER 1 : to have or keep an image or idea in your mind of (something or someone from the past) : to think of (something or someone from the past) again [+ object]

• I remember my first day of school like it was yesterday.
• Do you remember me? I used to work with you many years ago.
• Remember when we went hiking last summer?
• I remember telling him not to do it, but he did it anyway.
• I remember what that felt like.
• It was a day to remember. [=it was a special/memorable day]

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• As far as I can remember, I've never been late to a meeting.
• My family has lived in New York for as long as I can remember. [=for a very long time]

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• I couldn't remember how to spell her name.
• I can't remember where I put that book.
• I remembered that I had left my wallet at home.
• Sorry, I don't remember your name. [=I have forgotten your name]

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• What was it that I was going to ask him? I can't remember.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 : to keep (information) in your mind : to not forget (something) [+ object]

• Remember the dates for the test.
• Thank you for remembering my birthday.
• I remembered to feed the cat.
• Remember, the trains stop running at 12:30 a.m.
• Please remember to take out the trash tomorrow.
• (formal) It should be remembered [=it is important to keep in mind] that he made many important contributions to the campaign.

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• I don't need to write it down, I'll remember.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — see also remember your manners at manner 4 [+ object] : to think about (someone who has died) in a respectful way

• On this day, let us remember our nation's veterans.
• We should remember the victims of the tragedy.
• She is remembered for her contributions to physics.

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• Her brother was remembered in her will. [=she wrote in her will that her brother should receive some of her things after her death]
• They remembered him on his birthday.

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remember me to

old-fashioned — used to ask someone to give your greetings to another person

• Remember me to your aunt when you see her today.

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