/ rɪˈmembə(r); NAmE / verb
(not usually used in the progressive tenses)
SB / STH FROM THE PAST
1.
to have or keep an image in your memory of an event, a person, a place, etc. from the past :
[ vn ]
This is Carla. Do you remember her?
I don't remember my first day at school.
He still remembered her as the lively teenager he'd known years before.
[ v ]
As far as I can remember , this is the third time we've met.
[ v -ing ]
Do you remember switching the lights off before we came out?
I vaguely remember hearing him come in.
[ vn -ing ]
I can still vividly remember my grandfather teaching me to play cards.
( formal )
I can't remember his taking a single day off work.
[ v ( that )]
I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends.
FACT / INFORMATION
2.
to bring back to your mind a fact, piece of information, etc. that you knew :
[ vn ]
I'm sorry—I can't remember your name.
[ v wh- ]
Can you remember how much money we spent?
[ v ]
You were going to help me with this. Remember?
[ v ( that )]
Remember that we're going out tonight.
3.
[ v ( that )] to keep an important fact in your mind :
Remember (that) you may feel sleepy after taking the pills.
[ vn ( that )]
It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home.
STH YOU HAVE TO DO
4.
to not forget to do sth; to actually do what you have to do :
[ v to inf ]
Remember to call me when you arrive!
[ vn ]
Did you remember your homework (= to bring it) ?
HELP NOTE : Notice the difference between remember doing sth and remember to do sth :
I remember posting the letter
means 'I have an image in my memory of doing it';
I remembered to post the letter
means 'I didn't forget to do it.'
IN PRAYERS
5.
[ vn ] to think about sb with respect, especially when saying a prayer
SYN commemorate :
a church service to remember the war dead
GIVE PRESENT
6.
[ vn ] to give money, a present, etc. to sb/sth :
My aunt always remembers my birthday (= by sending a card or present) .
His grandfather remembered him (= left him money) in his will.
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IDIOMS
- be remembered for sth | be remembered as sth
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PHRASAL VERBS
- remember me to sb
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Old French remembrer , from late Latin rememorari call to mind, from re- (expressing intensive force) + Latin memor mindful.