v.tr.
1. keep in the memory; not forget.
2 a (also absol.) bring back into one's thoughts, call to mind (knowledge or experience etc.). b (often foll. by to + infin. or that + clause) have in mind (a duty, commitment, etc.) (will you remember to lock the door?).
3 think of or acknowledge (a person) in some connection, esp. in making a gift etc.
4 (foll. by to) convey greetings from (one person) to (another) (remember me to your mother).
5 mention (in prayer).
Phrases and idioms:
remember oneself recover one's manners or intentions after a lapse.
Derivatives:
rememberer n.
Etymology: ME f. OF remembrer f. LL rememorari (as RE-, L memor mindful)