REMEMBER

[verb] - to be able to bring back (a piece of information) into your mind, or to keep (a piece of information) in your memory"Where did you park the car?" "I can't remember." [I]I never remember her birthday. [T]I find it easy to remember people's faces, but not their names. [T]I've suddenly remembered (that) I've got to leave. [+ (that) clause]I don't remember signing a contract. [+ verb-ing]I remember you screaming for hours when you were a baby. [T + object + verb-ing]Can you remember what her telephone number is? [+ wh- word]I (can) remember when there were horse-drawn carriages in London. [+ wh- word]I remember him as (= I thought he was) a rather annoying man. [T]USAGE: Compare remind.If you remember to do something, you do it.Did you remember to do the shopping? [+ to infinitive]I remembered to buy you some stamps. [+ to infinitive](informal) If you say 'you remember' to someone when you are talking to them, you are telling them something that they already know.We went and had tea in the little café on Primrose Hill - you remember, the one next to the bookshop.If someone is remembered for a particular quality or action, it is because of that action or quality that they will be kept in people's memories.She will be remembered for her courage. [T] If you remember a past event or someone who has died, you hold a special ceremony to honour them.On November 11th, the British remember those who died in the two World Wars. [T]If you remember someone whom you love or who has provided good service to you, you give them a present or a sum of money.My Granny always remembers me (= sends me a present) on my birthday. [T]My cousin remembered me in her will (= She left money for me after her death). [T](formal) If you ask someone to remember you to another person, you ask them to give your greetings to that other person.Please remember me to your parents.