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Definition remember in British English

remember verb

verb
/rɪˈmembə(r)/
1

to have an image in your mind of a person, a place, or something that happened or was said in the past

Example

I can still remember every word of our conversation.

Example

That was a beautiful summer, as I remember.

Example

She remembers seeing him leave an hour ago.

Example

I remember that I was really nervous on my first day at school.

Example

I vividly remember the day we first met.

Example

He can only dimly remember his grandparents.

Example

We last saw them in November, if I remember rightly.

Synonyms and related words
remember recall think back
2

to bring a fact back into your mind that you knew before

Example

You got a taxi home, remember?

Example

I can't remember her name at the moment.

Example

She suddenly remembered that she was supposed to meet him after work.

Example

Try to remember where you put the keys.

Synonyms and related words
remember recall think back
2.1

to keep a particular fact in your mind because it is relevant to what is being discussed

Example

The transport system is in very bad shape, but you have to remember that it has been underfunded for over 20 years.

Synonyms and related words
remember recall think back
3

to do something that you promised to do or that you have to do, and not forget about it

Example

I hope she remembers my book when she comes (=remembers to bring it).

Example

He never remembered to lock the door when he went out.

Synonyms and related words
keep hold to stick to
4

to give someone money or a present

Example

She was pleased they had remembered her birthday.

Synonyms and related words
give present hand
5

to think about someone with respect, honour, or positive feelings

Example

Please remember him as he recovers from his recent operation.

Example

She will be remembered with affection by many people in the town.

Synonyms and related words
remember recall think back
Definition remember in British English