remember

verb
UK: /rɪˈmem.bər/
US: /rɪˈmem.bɚ/

  1. To be able to bring back a past event into your mind.

    1. I remember my first day of school. [ ] [ ]
    2. Do you remember what she said about the project deadline during the meeting? [ ] [ ]

  2. To not forget to do something.

    1. Remember to buy milk. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please remember to submit your application before the closing date. [ ] [ ]

  3. To keep someone in your thoughts and prayers, especially when they are going through a difficult time.

    1. We will remember her always. [ ] [ ]
    2. Remember those affected by the earthquake during this difficult time. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

recall retain recollect
remember interjection

  1. Used to encourage someone to think about something important.

    1. Remember what I told you! [ ] [ ]
    2. Remember that hard work and dedication are key to achieving success. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "remember" in English means: To be able to bring back a past event into your mind., To not forget to do something., To keep someone in your thoughts and prayers, especially when they are going through a difficult time..

The phonetic transcription of "remember" is /rɪˈmem.bər/ in British English and /rɪˈmem.bɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "remember": recall, retain, recollect.

Example usage of "remember": "I remember my first day of school.". More examples on the page.