1 : to have or keep an image or idea in your mind of (something or someone from the past) : to think of (something or someone from the past) again [+ obj] ▪ I remember my first day of school like it was yesterday. ▪ Do you remember me? I used to work with you many years ago. ▪ Remember when we went hiking last summer? ▪ I remember telling him not to do it, but he did it anyway. ▪ I remember what that felt like. ▪ It was a day to remember. [=it was a special/memorable day] [no obj] ▪ As far as I can remember, I've never been late to a meeting. ▪ My family has lived in New York for as long as I can remember. [=for a very long time] 2 : to cause (something) to come back into your mind [+ obj] ▪ I couldn't remember how to spell her name. ▪ I can't remember where I put that book. ▪ I remembered that I had left my wallet at home. ▪ Sorry, I don't remember your name. [=I have forgotten your name] [no obj] ▪ What was it that I was going to ask him? I can't remember. 3 : to keep (information) in your mind : to not forget (something) [+ obj] ▪ Remember the dates for the test. ▪ Thank you for remembering my birthday. ▪ I remembered to feed the cat. ▪ Remember, the trains stop running at 12:30 a.m. ▪ Please remember to take out the trash tomorrow. ▪ (formal) It should be remembered [=it is important to keep in mind] that he made many important contributions to the campaign. [no obj] ▪ I don't need to write it down, I'll remember. — see also remember your manners at manner 4 [+ obj] : to think about (someone who has died) in a respectful way
▪ On this day, let us remember our nation's veterans. ▪ We should remember the victims of the tragedy. ▪ She is remembered for her contributions to physics. 5 [+ obj] : to give money or a gift to (someone)
▪ Her brother was remembered in her will. [=she wrote in her will that her brother should receive some of her things after her death] ▪ They remembered him on his birthday.