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