Definition of 'remember'
Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense remembers
, present participle remembering
, past tense, past participle remembered
1. verb
2. verb
If you remember that something is the case, you become aware of it again after a time when you did not think about it.
3. verb
If you cannot remember something, you are not able to bring it back into your mind when you make an effort to do so.
[Also V v-ing] 5. verb
You tell someone to remember that something is the case when you want to emphasize its importance. It may be something that they already know about or a new piece of information.
[emphasis]
Synonyms: bear in mind, not forget, keep in mind, take into account the fact More Synonyms of remember
6. verb [usually passive]
7. verb [no cont, usually imper]
8. verb [only to-inf]
Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
British English pronunciation
American English pronunciation
You may also like
Word Frequency
remember in British English
verb
2.
to remember Pythagoras' theorem
remember to do one's shopping
4. (transitive; foll by to)
remember me to your mother
7. See remember oneself
Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
Derived forms
rememberer (reˈmemberer) noun
Word origin
C14: from Old French remembrer, from Late Latin rememorārī to recall to mind, from Latin re- + memor mindful; see memoryWord Frequency
remember in American English
verb transitive
1.
to have (an event, thing, person, etc.) come to mind again; think of again
suddenly remembering an appointment
verb intransitive
8.
to bear something in mind or call something back to mind
9.
to have memory or the use of one's memory
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Derived forms
rememberer (reˈmemberer)
noun
Word origin
ME remembren < OFr remembrer < LL rememorare < L re-, back, again + memorare, to bring to remembrance < memor, mindful: see memoryWord Frequency
remember in American English
(rɪˈmembər)
transitive verb
1.
to recall to the mind by an act or effort of memory; think of again
I'll try to remember the exact date
2.
to retain in the memory; keep in mind; remain aware of
Remember your appointment with the dentist
3.
to have (something) come into the mind again
I just remembered that it's your birthday today
4.
The company always remembers us at Christmas
7. (of an appliance, computer, etc.)
The coffeepot remembers to start the coffee at 7a.m. every day
8. archaic
to remind
intransitive verb
SYNONYMS 1. remember, recall, recollect refer to bringing back before the conscious mind things which exist in the memory.
remember implies that a thing exists in the memory, though not actually present in the thoughts
at the moment: to remember the days of one's childhood. recall implies a voluntary effort, though not a great one: to recall the words of a song. recollect implies an earnest voluntary effort to remember some definite, desired fact or thing:
I cannot recollect the exact circumstances. ANTONYMS 1, 2. forget.Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC. Modified entries © 2019
by Penguin Random House LLC and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Derived forms
rememberable adjective
rememberer
noun
Word origin
[1300–50; ME remembren ‹ OF remembrer ‹ LL rememorārī, equiv. to re- re- + L memor mindful ( see memory) + -ārī inf. suffix]Examples of 'remember' in a sentence
remember
These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins, or its parent company HarperCollins.
We welcome feedback: report an example sentence to the Collins team. Read more…
Trends of
remember
View usage for:
Source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
In other languages
remember
British English: remember
/rɪˈmɛmbə/ VERB
If you remember people or events from the past, you still have an idea of them in your mind and you are able to think about them.
I remember her perfectly.
- American English: remember /rɪˈmɛmbər/
- Arabic: يَتَذَكِّرُ
- Brazilian Portuguese: lembrar
- Chinese: 记得
- Croatian: zapamtiti
- Czech: pamatovat si
- Danish: huske
- Dutch: herinneren (zich)
- European Spanish: recordar
- Finnish: muistaa
- French: se souvenir
- German: erinnern (sich)
- Greek: θυμάμαι
- Italian: ricordare
- Japanese: 思い出す
- Korean: 기억하다
- Norwegian: huske
- Polish: zapamiętać
- European Portuguese: lembrar
- Romanian: a ține minte
- Russian: помнить
- Latin American Spanish: recordar
- Swedish: komma ihåg
- Thai: จำ
- Turkish: hatırlamak
- Ukrainian: пам'ятати
- Vietnamese: nhớ
Browse alphabetically
remember
Related terms of
remember
Source
Definition of remember from the Collins English Dictionary
Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries.
Quick word challenge
Quiz Review
Question: 1
-
Score: 0 / 5
SPORTS
Drag the correct answer into the box.
boxing
pilates
high jump
tennis
SPORTS
Drag the correct answer into the box.
ice hockey
climbing
basketball
fishing
SPORTS
Drag the correct answer into the box.
ice skating
darts
sailing
canoeing
Your score:
Word of the day
Eurovision Song Contest
an annual singing competition broadcast on live television and participated in by European countries who are members of the European Broadcasting Union. Each country submits one song and the other countries cast votes on the song to determine the winner .
Latest Word Submissions
Collins English Dictionary Apps
Download our English Dictionary apps - available for both iOS and Android.
Read more
Collins Dictionaries for Schools
Our new online dictionaries for schools provide a safe and appropriate environment for children. And best of all it's ad free, so sign up now and start using at home or in the classroom.
Read more
Word lists
We have almost 200 lists of words from topics as varied as types of butterflies, jackets, currencies, vegetables and knots!
Amaze your friends with your new-found knowledge!
Read more
Quick word challenge
Quiz Review
Question: 1
-
Score: 0 / 5
KITCHEN UTENSILS
Drag the correct answer into the box.
toaster
masher
saucepan
baking tray
KITCHEN UTENSILS
Drag the correct answer into the box.
kitchen scales
peeler
wok
kettle
KITCHEN UTENSILS
Drag the correct answer into the box.
ladle
kettle
wok
tin opener
Your score:
Learning English: Days of the week
Learn how to discuss what happens on different days of the week, whether you want to make plans for the day or talk about weekly routines.
Read more
Learning English: Going shopping
Discover some useful English expressions to use while you're out at the shops in this week's Learning English blog.
Read more
Sting-Nettle Day
We're taking a closer look at the intriguing expressions and customs that have grown up around one of the most versatile plants out there - the stinging nettle.
Read more
Learning English: Saying goodbye
Learn informal ways to say goodbye in British English - from 'Goodbye' to 'See ya!' with examples and tips for everyday use.
Read more
Collins English Dictionary Apps
Download our English Dictionary apps - available for both iOS and Android.
Read more
Collins Dictionaries for Schools
Our new online dictionaries for schools provide a safe and appropriate environment for children. And best of all it's ad free, so sign up now and start using at home or in the classroom.
Read more
Word lists
We have almost 200 lists of words from topics as varied as types of butterflies, jackets, currencies, vegetables and knots!
Amaze your friends with your new-found knowledge!
Read more