rememberre‧mem‧ber /rɪˈmembə $ -ər/ ●●● S1 W1 verb 
Do you remember Rosa Davies? I can’t remember her exact words.remember (that) I remember you two couldn’t stand each other at first!remember (somebody) doing something I remember meeting her at a party once. I remember my father bringing home a huge Christmas tree. I remember it well; I’d never seen my mother so angry. She clearly remembers the excitement as they boarded the train. I vaguely remember reading something about it in the paper. They had three children, if I remember rightly. They’ve lived here for as long as I can remember. No one got drunk as far as I can remember.GRAMMARUsing the progressive• The verb remember is not usually used in the progressive in this meaning. You say: · Yes, I remember him. ✗Don’t say: Yes, I am remembering him.• You often say someone can remember something when describing what they remember: · Yes, I can remember him.Patterns with remember• Do not use ‘remember about’ in this meaning. You say: · Do you remember that day? ✗Don’t say: Do you remember about that day?Grammar guide ‒ VERBS2information/facts [intransitive, transitive] to bring information or facts that you know into your mind: You left your keys on the table, remember? I can’t remember her phone number.remember (that) I suddenly remembered that I’d left the stove on.remember what/how/why etc I called the office, but I don’t remember who I spoke to.3to do/get something [intransitive, transitive] to not forget something that you must do, get, or bring: I hope he remembers the wine.remember to do something Remember to take your P.E. clothes to school.4keep something in mind [transitive] to keep a particular fact about a situation in your mind: Remember, processed food is usually full of salt and sugar.remember that Remember that not everyone has as much money as you.it should/must be remembered (that) It should be remembered that a lot of work went into this event.5honour the dead [transitive] to think with respect about someone who has died, often in a ceremony: On this day we remember the dead of two world wars.6be remembered for/as something to be famous for something important that you did in the past: He is best remembered for his travel books. Johnson wanted to be remembered as ‘the education president.’7give somebody a present [transitive] to give someone a present on a particular occasion: Lilian always remembers me at Christmas.remember somebody in your will (=arrange for someone to have something of yours after you die)8remember me to somebody spoken used to ask someone to give a greeting from you to someone elseCOLLOCATIONSadverbsremember well (=thoroughly and completely)· I remember so well my first day there.remember clearly/vividly/distinctly (=well, with a lot of detail)· I remember clearly how I used to feel as a child in church on Sundays.remember vaguely/dimly (=not well)· He could vaguely remember his mother’s face.remember fondly (=in a way that shows you liked someone or something a lot)· The restaurant is fondly remembered by many.remember rightly/correctly· You were still at school, if I remember rightly.hardly/barely remember (=almost not at all)· I can hardly remember him.THESAURUSremember to form an idea in your mind of people, events, places etc from the past: · I remember Janine – she lived in that house on the corner.· I can’t remember how the film ends.· He remembered meeting her at a party once.recall to remember a particular fact, event, or situation, especially in order to tell someone about it: · Can you recall where your husband was that night?· She recalled that he had seemed a strange, lonely man.recollect formal to remember an event or situation: · Harry smiled as he recollected the scene.· She tried to recollect what had happened next in her dream.memorize to learn facts, a piece of writing or music etc, so that you can remember them later: · He’s trying to memorize his speech.· Don’t write down your PIN number, memorize it.think back/look back to think about something that happened in the past: · I thought back to when I was his age.· Looking back, I should have been more patient with her.· We need to stop looking back and start thinking about the future.reminisce /ˌreməˈnɪs/ to talk about pleasant events, people, experiences etc from the past, because you want to remember them or enjoy talking about them: · They were reminiscing about old times.· I used to spend hours listening to my grandfather reminisce.bear something in mind to remember something important when you are doing something, because it could affect what you do: · Bear in mind that this is the first time he’s done this.something is on the tip of your tongue used to say that you know a word or a name but that you have difficulty remembering it at this exact moment: · His name’s on the tip of my tongue. I’ll think of it in a minute.remind somebody of something to make you think of another person, thing, or time, because they are similar: · It reminds me of the time when I first started teaching.· The taste reminded him of school dinners.
WORD ORIGINremember
Origin:
1300-1400 Old French remembrer, from Late Latin rememorari, from Latin memor; ➔ MEMORYVERB TABLE
remember
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | remember |
| he, she, it | remembers | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | remembered |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have remembered |
| he, she, it | has remembered | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had remembered |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will remember |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have remembered |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Remember, the examiner will expect you to demonstrate a knowledge of motorway driving too.
- Aunt Sara always remembers me at Christmas.
- Bud, do you remember the exact date of their wedding?
- Can you remember what the man looked like?
- Did you remember the bread?
- Did you remember to lock the back door?
- Did you remember your dictionary?
- Do you remember that kid Anthony from art class?
- Do you remember your first day at school?
- Do you think Kim remembers that we're supposed to be there at 8?
- He remembered meeting her at a party once.
- He remembered that he had felt just the same way when he first started working.
- He remembers Leonard coming home late at night, covered in blood.
- I can't remember how the film ends.
- I don't remember him being that good at athletics in school.
- I hope Dean remembers to buy some stamps.
- Oh yes, I remember now. We met him at the last conference, didn't we?
- Older citizens remember eating soybeans during the Depression.
- On Memorial Day, Americans remember their war dead.
- Sometimes I have trouble remembering her name.
- And, worst of all, you don't remember who you are.
- I remember that terrible earthquake they had.
- I do remember locating Warner in the bedroom of his hotel for confirmation.
- I stole a chicken once, I remember.
- The pain was such that in her anger she could not remember how much, or even if, she had loved Edmund.
- We must remember also, however, that there is a vast amount of other information which has equal and greater importance.
THESAURUS
to form an idea in your mind of people, events, places etc from the past: · I remember Janine – she lived in that house on the corner.· I can’t remember how the film ends.· He remembered meeting her at a party once.
to remember a particular fact, event, or situation, especially in order to tell someone about it: · Can you recall where your husband was that night?· She recalled that he had seemed a strange, lonely man.
formal to remember an event or situation: · Harry smiled as he recollected the scene.· She tried to recollect what had happened next in her dream.
to learn facts, a piece of writing or music etc, so that you can remember them later: · He’s trying to memorize his speech.· Don’t write down your PIN number, memorize it.
to think about something that happened in the past: · I thought back to when I was his age.· Looking back, I should have been more patient with her.· We need to stop looking back and start thinking about the future.
to talk about pleasant events, people, experiences etc from the past, because you want to remember them or enjoy talking about them: · They were reminiscing about old times.· I used to spend hours listening to my grandfather reminisce.
to remember something important when you are doing something, because it could affect what you do: · Bear in mind that this is the first time he’s done this.
used to say that you know a word or a name but that you have difficulty remembering it at this exact moment: · His name’s on the tip of my tongue. I’ll think of it in a minute.
to make you think of another person, thing, or time, because they are similar: · It reminds me of the time when I first started teaching.· The taste reminded him of school dinners.
Longman Language Activatorto remember someone or something from the past if you remember something that happened, something you did, or someone or something you used to know, the thought of them comes back into your mind: · Do you remember your first day at school?· Oh yes, I remember now. We met him at the last conference, didn't we?· You remember the way to the bathroom, don't you?· Yes, I remember Janine. She lived in that house on the corner, and she had a pet rabbit.remember who/what/where/how: · Can you remember what the man looked like?· I can't remember how the film ends. remember (that): · He remembered that he had felt just the same way when he first started working.remember doing something: · He remembered meeting her at a party once.· Older citizens remember eating soyabeans during the Depression.remember somebody doing something: · I don't remember him being that good at athletics in school.· He remembers Leonard coming home late at night, covered in blood.
especially spoken to think about something that happened in the past because you want to remember it: · She tried to think back and remember exactly what Jim had said.· Thinking back, I should have been more assertive.think back/look back to: · Think back to last year. Look how bad things were then.· When I think back to how it all started, I'm amazed.think back/look back on: · When I look back on those days, it always makes me sad.· When I think back on it now, I realize I expected too much from her.think back five years/two days etc (=try to remember what happened five years, two days etc ago): · I tried to think three years back. Where was it we had met?
to deliberately remember a particular fact, event, or situation from the past in order to tell someone about it, especially in a law court or other official situation: · David recalled an incident that took place in the family home some 12 years previously.· "I didn't like him very much," Kev recalled. "He was arrogant."· As a child, she recalled, her parents had seemed very happy together.recall what/how/when etc: · He didn't like to recall what a disaster his business venture had been.recall that: · I recall that on at least one occasion I saw him taking money from the office.recall doing something: · Howard sighed. He could not recall ever being this tired before.as I recall (=that is what I recall): · The meeting went very well, as I recall.
to be able to remember something, especially by deliberately trying to remember: · I recognize his face but I can't seem to recollect much about him.· "The lawyers distorted what I wanted to say," recollects Hansen grimly.· I can still recollect every detail of that meeting.recollect who/why/how etc: · Only later did she recollect where she'd seem him before.recollect that: · We have nine children, and I don't recollect that I ever felt the need to hit any of them.recollect doing something: · I do not recollect ever having been to Ohio, although my mother says we went there when I was a child.
to talk about pleasant events, people, experiences etc from the past, because you want to remember them or enjoy talking about them: · At club meetings, we like to reminisce, remembering old times.reminisce about: · I used to spend hours listening to my grandfather reminisce about life in the army.· Lazlo enjoyed reminiscing about his life in Poland before he went to America.
something that you remember from the past about a person, place, or experience: · This place holds lots of memories for us.· Now, his experiences were just a painful memory.· We had to write a story about our earliest memory (=the first event you can remember in your life).memory of: · I have lots of happy memories of my time in Japan.bring back memories (=makes someone think of a happy time in the past): · We're playing the old songs that I'm sure will bring back memories for you.
the slightly sad feeling you have when you remember happy things from the past: · There's a mood of nostalgia throughout the whole book.· a bittersweet film of nostalgia and innocencenostalgia for: · Reagan appealed to the average American's sense of nostalgia for a golden age.
to try very hard to remember something · You must try to remember what happened -- it's very important.· His name? Wait a minute. I'm trying to remember.try to remember who/what/how etc · I'm trying to remember how the theme tune goes.
to try to remember something by deliberately thinking about it a lot: think of: · You used to go out with the man from the bank, didn't you? I just can't think of his name.try to think: · "What did you do with the keys?" "Hang on, I'm just trying to think."think what/why/how etc: · I can't think where I put it.· Just let me think what the title was.think hard (=use this to emphasize that you try to remember something): · If she thought hard enough, she could just about remember what her mother looked like.think and think (=think for a long time): · He thought and thought but he couldn't remember.
if something comes back to you, you gradually start to remember it again after a lot of effort: · I can't think of the title at the moment, but it'll come back to me.· If you can remember all that, I'm sure the rest will come back to you.
British to try to remember something that happened a long time in the past: · Lisa, if you cast your mind back, I think you'll recall that it was your idea.cast your mind back to: · Henry cast his mind back to the fateful evening.cast your mind back over: · He frowned, casting his mind back over the conversation they had held.cast your mind back forty years/three days etc: · Cast your mind back a few weeks to the Athletics Championship in Armagh.
to try extremely hard to remember something that you find very difficult to remember: · Desperately, Irvin racked his brains, but there was nothing he could tell them.· She racked her brains, trying to remember what David had said.rack your brains for: · They sat in silence, racking their brains for the name of the road.
to remember something with difficulty if you vaguely remember something, you can remember it slightly but not all the details are clear: · She still vaguely remembered her father, a distant figure who was barely ever there.vaguely remember that: · I do vaguely remember, now that Kerry mentions it, that Pete was at the party.vaguely remember what/how/who etc: · Bob, who'd been a vet in the army, vaguely remembered how to use a tourniquet.vaguely remember doing something: · He vaguely remembered meeting her in a club the night of the concert.
to be able to remember that something happened but not be able to remember the details clearly, especially because you did not notice the details at the time: · I do sort of remember meeting him, but I have only a hazy recollection.have a hazy/vague recollection of: · Davis claims he has only a vague recollection of the rape.have a hazy/vague recollection of doing something: · The next day she had a hazy recollection of getting drunk and dancing in a fountain.
if a name or word is on the tip of your tongue , you usually know it but have difficulty remembering it at the present moment: · His name's on the tip of my tongue. I'll think of it in a minute.· What was that place where they'd had dinner? It was on the tip of her tongue.
if something, especially a name, rings a bell , you remember that you have seen or heard it before but you are now not sure of the details: · The name rings a bell, but I can't place it at the moment.ring a bell with: · "Gentle Ben's Brewing Company" will ring a bell with anyone who has lived in Arizona.
to remember something very clearly · "Do you remember a guy called Casey?" "Sure, I remember him well."· It was a long, long time ago, but I remember it vividly.· What she remembered most vividly was the hopelessly sad expression in his eyes. remember something all too well/vividly (=remember something that you would prefer to forget) · These men remember all too well the horrors of the Korean War.
to remember the details about something extremely clearly, especially when it is not something that would usually stay in someone's memory: distinctly remember something: · I distinctly remember her dress. It was blue with a red belt.distinctly remember doing something: · I distinctly remember being told that my father was away on a long business trip.distinctly remember somebody doing something: · I distinctly remember him leaving the room at about 8.00 p.m.
if something is fresh in your mind , you remember it very clearly because it happened very recently or because it had a great effect on you: · The day war was declared is still fresh in my mind.· She wrote down the details of their conversation while they were still fresh in her mind.with something fresh in your mind: · It was going to be difficult forming a new relationship with the memory of Marian still fresh in his mind.
to remember clearly the sight, sound, feel etc of something: · I can still see his face when I told him I wanted a divorce.· I can still hear my mother even now, singing away in the kitchen.· The next morning, on his way to the office, he could still feel the touch of her lips on his.
especially spoken use this to say that you will remember something for a long time because it was very shocking, very enjoyable, very frightening etc: · I'll never forget the sight of him lying there in the hospital.· "I'm going to teach you a lesson you'll never forget," said father grimly.I'll never forget the first time/the day/the night etc: · I'll never forget the first time I ate sushi.· I'll never forget the day Linda told us she was gay.I will never forget how/what/who etc: · I'll never forget how he comforted me after my son died.
to remember something that happened a long time in the past so clearly that it seems to have happened very recently, especially because it had a great effect on you: · I remember sitting at that table and listening to him speak as if it were yesterday.· She remembers her husband being shot as if it were yesterday.
to clearly remember something, especially an experience from the past, by imagining that you are doing it again now: · In my dreams, I often relived my fears and thought I was being attacked.· It's about a woman who is forced to relive her past when she discovers her long-lost brother.· I have relived that game many times and I still don't know how I missed the goal.
if something such as an experience or event stays with you, you remember it for a very long time because it has such a great effect on you: · When a loved one dies, it stays with you - it doesn't just go away.stay with someone for a long time/for the rest of their life: · The memory of the incident stayed with him for a long time.· Growing up in the countryside, she developed a passion for horses that stayed with her for the rest of her life.
if an experience or event etc sticks in your mind , it is very difficult to forget: · That reminds me of another incident that sticks in my mind.· One picture of a young child especially stuck in my mind.· A trivial incident, perhaps, but one that has stuck in my mind.
if you are haunted by something, especially something that you are worried about or afraid of, you find it extremely difficult to forget it so you are always thinking about it: · She was still haunted by what happened in Barcelona, although she had left twenty years earlier.· All his life, Whitman was haunted by a sense of loss and loneliness.
when you will remember something for a long time something that is memorable , especially an event or occasion, is so enjoyable, beautiful, unusual etc that you remember it for a long time: · One memorable afternoon, we visited a Shinto shrine. · What's your most memorable moment from your years on the stage?· The story was memorable because, as far as I recall, it was the only book in the school library that even mentioned a black person.
something such as an event or occasion that is unforgettable has such a powerful effect on you that you will never be able to forget it: · The trip had been an unforgettable experience for both of them.· a series of unforgettable characters· one of the movie's unforgettable moments· To everyone who has ever heard a fairy tale, the image of being lost in a deep, dark wood is unforgettable.
to remember something that you must do or need to have · Did you remember your dictionary? · Remember, the examiner will expect you to demonstrate a knowledge of motorway driving too.remember to do something · Did you remember to lock the back door?· I hope Dean remembers to buy some stamps.remember (that) · Do you think Kim remembers that we're supposed to be there at 8?
to remember something you must do - use this especially when it seems likely that you will not remember something: · Don't worry, I won't forget.· Don't forget your keys.not forget to do something: · I hope she doesn't forget to water the plants.· You mustn't forget to switch that off when you've finished.not forget (that): · I might be home late, but I haven't forgotten that we're going out.don't forget to do something: · Don't forget to turn out the lights before you leave.
if you tell someone to be sure to do something, you want them to remember that it is important that they do it: be sure to do something: · Be sure to ring me when you get in.be sure and do something: · Be sure and let me know if you need anything.be sure (that): · Be sure that you make the effort to vote this year.· Be sure you have your driver's license and insurance ready to show the officer.
to try to remember something that you may need to know later also memorise British to learn facts, numbers, lines etc from a piece of writing or music, so that you can remember them later: · Wesley would pray for hours and memorize large sections of the Bible. · Don't write down your PIN number, memorize it.
to remember something, such as a fact or information, especially by writing it down, because you may need to know it in the future: · Before leaving, she noted the times of the return trains.note down (=to write the things you have to remember): · He read the text carefully, noting down the queries to be resolved later.
to make yourself remember something because you may need to know it or do it in the future: · I let the remark pass, but made a mental note for myself.make a mental note to do something: · I said nothing to Liz, but made a mental note to ask her sister about it later.make a mental note of: · As he came in, I made a mental note of where he put the keys.
to remember a fact or some information because it will be useful to you in the future: bear/keep in mind that: · Keep in mind that the teacher's previous experience in preparing students for the Cambridge exam can influence the results. bear/keep something in mind: · "You're always welcome to stay here, you know." "Thanks, I'll bear it in mind."· For users unfamiliar with the system, there are a few general points to keep in mind.be worth keeping/bearing something in mind: · It's worth keeping in mind that drinks are cheaper before eight o'clock.
the ability to remember things a person's ability to remember facts or past events: · He's got a good memory, but I wouldn't call him intelligent.memory for: · I've got a terrible memory for names.do something from memory: · These stories were told and retold, mainly from memory.lose your memory (=no longer have the ability to remember things): · Was she losing her memory as well as her teeth?photographic memory (=the ability to remember exactly every detail of something you have seen): · She is blessed with a photographic memory.
the ability to take information from your memory in order to use it: · Even in old age, his powers of recall were astonishing.· In advanced cases of the disease, there is a very rapid loss of recall and a decay of memory.total recall (=the ability to remember everything you want to remember): · Dinali has a brilliant mind, with almost total recall of what she has read.
when you do something so that a person or event will not be forgotten if something is done in memory of someone who has died, it is done so that the person is not forgotten, and to show respect for them: · The monument was built in memory of all the soldiers who died in the war.· The statue was erected in 1888 in memory of John Wesley. · The inscription on the gravestone said simply, "In memory of David James Flower 1892-1917."· When Alfred Nobel died, an annual peace prize was established in his memory.
a memorial concert, fund, service etc is made or done to show respect for someone who has died, especially someone who was important, so that that person will not be forgotten: · The memorial service was attended by the greatest names in Hollywood.· Eliot was asked to give the first Yeats memorial lecture in Dublin in 1940.· He met Saleh after a memorial ceremony for former president François Mitterrand.
if something commemorates someone's death or an event where people died, it is done in order to show respect for them and to remind other people of the person or event: · The Eid commemorates the prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son at God's command. · When a famous citizen died, he was commemorated by a statue or a plaque.commemorate something with something: · Vienna commemorated the 200th anniversary of Schubert's birth with a series of exhibitions and concerts.
when something has always happened or always been true · I've always admired Sean Connery.· Sylvia has always hated her nose.
during all the time that you can remember: · The Watsons have lived on our street for as long as I can remember.· The recipe is one that my mom has been making for as long as I can remember.
use this to emphasize that something has always happened or someone has always done something: · The Agaw people have inhabited that region since time immemorial.
to forget something to no longer remember information, something that happened in the past, or something that you must do: · I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name.· It was an experience she would never forget.· It's his birthday tomorrow. I hope you haven't forgotten.forget what/where/how etc: · She forgot where she'd left her keys.forget (that): · I keep forgetting that you're allergic to chocolate.forget to do something: · Don't forget to call your mom tomorrow.forget about: · Tom had forgotten about Tanya coming to stay.forget all about something: · I forgot all about tomorrow's exam.completely forget: · I completely forgot about the meeting.I forget spoken (=I have forgotten): · She had this boyfriend - I forget his name - who was an actor.
to not be able to remember something that you want to remember: · "How did you get home after the party?" "I don't remember."· I was going to phone you, but I couldn't remember your number.· Brad doesn't remember much about his mother because she died when he was small.don't/can't remember doing something: · Has she got an invitation? I don't remember inviting her.don't remember/can't remember what/where/how etc: · I don't remember exactly what happened.· He couldn't remember where he put his coat.
formal to not be able to remember something: · He claims to have no recollection of the incident.· I have no recollection of living in Australia, as my family left for England when I was three years old.
if something that you must do, especially something that is not very important, slips your mind , you forget to do it because you are too busy thinking about other things: · "I'm sure we agreed to meet here.'' "Maybe it's just slipped his mind.''
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYadverbs I’ve experienced more reorganizations than I care to remember (=a lot of them). He distinctly remembered the day his father left. This photo was taken in Paris, if I remember rightly. I can vividly remember the day we met.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
(=thoroughly and completely)· I remember so well my first day there.
(=well, with a lot of detail)· I remember clearly how I used to feel as a child in church on Sundays.
(=not well)· He could vaguely remember his mother’s face.
(=in a way that shows you liked someone or something a lot)· The restaurant is fondly remembered by many.
· You were still at school, if I remember rightly.
(=almost not at all)· I can hardly remember him.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=remember to send a card or present)· She always remembers my birthday.
I’ve experienced more reorganizations than I care to remember (=a lot of them).· He remembered the place from his childhood.
He distinctly remembered the day his father left. This photo was taken in Paris, if I remember rightly. I can vividly remember the day we met.· When it's a do-it-yourself job, remember always to cut nails straight across.· I want to tell you a little thing you should always remember.· What I shall always remember most about the hut is the large wood-burning fireplace - and the smoke.· They should always remember that and conduct themselves in that manner.· I assure her that 1 will always remember her.· I can always remember my holiday.· And I, for one will always remember that retreat.· Always remember to drain off excess fuel first.
· One horrifying event she still clearly remembers occurred on Ferry Lane.· Some things he would remember clearly.· He remembered clearly that Murray had asked if he had any mail, and his instinct was to tell the truth.· I remember clearly that it was on 1 March that I went to see her.· We both remembered clearly the suit the man was wearing.· Small acts of kindness were clearly remembered years after the event.· I remember clearly the first time he played our first single.· In any case, I clearly remember one evening that was unambiguously happy.
· Do not be afraid. Remember how Woil was recaptured because of his fear.· He remembered how he had felt in earlier periods of his life, how he had been excited and involved.· Do you remember how you were on to me to write to him?· The Army also remembers how Marine Corps Gen.· I remember how both feelings entered into me in the course of one evening ....· Jack remembered how satisfying it was to be shot and to linger at the edge of genuine nothingness.· He remembered how they had first met - how could he ever forget?· He remembered how it came to earth, sweet-falling, almost feathery, dependent on winds, sailing on winds.
· I still remember the simple, sturdy dial telephones we used to use.· He could still remember the taste of that blue icing.· I still remember leaving the meeting.· I can still remember many of their names.· Reminiscing about events that are now more than 50 years old, Dole said he could still remember being a pledge trainer.· I can still remember how I used to squirm uneasily under his touch.· I still remember the smell of that cool dirt.
NOUN· I remember the day when they told me about it.· He alone of all those present could remember the day, decades ago, when that figure had appeared first.· I remember the day when he died.· I remember to this day what I was wearing when we left.· He only had to remember the day after Dobson's resignation.· For you must remember that each day was a day of great stress with him.· He remembered from the day he had spent fishing the way the ground rose from the river.· Why not send government poll-takers door to door, saving voters the trouble of having to remember when Election Day falls?
· He did not miss his music, and could barely remember his performing days.· The only trauma I can remember from those days was related to my interest in piano.· He remembers his lonely school days, in assured manner that his son will not grow up in the same way.· I remember in the early days flying home from one of my infrequent trips to the outside world.· Francis Place, remembering his days as a journeyman tailor, endorsed this view.· I even remember the days when there was more of it.· She remembered those days when they had played together as children, too, he always getting his own way.· They thought they would be seeing what was left of him, and they wanted to remember better days.
· Unfortunately they couldn't remember its name - or even which town it was in.· He dreaded the sessions, although years later he remembered the name of at least one of the most gifted little girls.· She remembered giving secret names to things, carrying on conversations with chairs and trees.· Bedford tried to remember the name of the young man sitting across from him.· But he had remembered - the name and all that went with it.· He laughs and talks to fans as if they were actual human beings and even remembers some of their names.
· One important thing to remember is that arranging a remortgage does not come without charges.· Trust things and remember things because the last of the Sweet Home men was there to catch her if she sank?· One of the things I remember about Michael was him waiting to make his entrance each night.· The important thing to remember is that music is not an either / or proposition.· Some things he would remember clearly.· The thing to remember, however, is that Faust were first.· In Paris, in 1983, Dominic told me one thing I remember.
· She concentrated on it, trying to remember all the words.· Soon, Louisa was using her strong capacity for visual imagery to compensate for her difficulty in remembering words and sentences.· I wish I could remember his words.· But look how bitterly you remember every angry word!· And every year the little creeper remembers the words of the angel and blushes again as she thinks of them.· And you will remember my words, won't you?
VERB· I had tried not to remember, but Robert's paintings made forgetfulness impossible.· Keep your motions slow and relaxed. Try to remember to use voice tones that he is comfortable with.· Lampard was furiously trying to remember the layout at Barce.· Bedford tried to remember the name of the young man sitting across from him.· We vied with one another in trying to remember the order in which the stations came.· He was trying to remember her schedule.· I try and remember what the letter was about, but I've forgot.· But little by little, as I got better, I started going back to it, trying to remember what happened.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► remember me to somebody
1the past [intransitive, transitive] to have a picture or idea in your mind of people, events, places etc from the past: - Graf will be remembered as one of the best women's tennis players.
- James Dickey is best remembered for his 1972 novel "Deliverance."
- Above all, Marianella will be remembered as a very brave and very determined woman.
- Clinton is in good company, but I think he wants to be remembered for more than that.
- Copenhagen is remembered for its mermaid.
- Firstly, a widowed grandmother may be remembered as moving into the family home.
- I want to be remembered for my skill as a stills photographer.
- Servetus is remembered for his description of the lesser, pulmonary, circulation of the blood.
- Some of these will be remembered for years to come, not only in Halling but where ever the cement barges called.
- Will he be remembered as a statesman in his final days, or just another bought-and-paid-for hunk of political meat?
Do you remember Rosa Davies? I can’t remember her exact words.remember (that) I remember you two couldn’t stand each other at first!remember (somebody) doing something I remember meeting her at a party once. I remember my father bringing home a huge Christmas tree. I remember it well; I’d never seen my mother so angry. She clearly remembers the excitement as they boarded the train. I vaguely remember reading something about it in the paper. They had three children, if I remember rightly. They’ve lived here for as long as I can remember. No one got drunk as far as I can remember.GRAMMARUsing the progressive• The verb remember is not usually used in the progressive in this meaning. You say: · Yes, I remember him. ✗Don’t say: Yes, I am remembering him.• You often say someone can remember something when describing what they remember: · Yes, I can remember him.Patterns with remember• Do not use ‘remember about’ in this meaning. You say: · Do you remember that day? ✗Don’t say: Do you remember about that day?Grammar guide ‒ VERBS2information/facts [intransitive, transitive] to bring information or facts that you know into your mind: You left your keys on the table, remember? I can’t remember her phone number.remember (that) I suddenly remembered that I’d left the stove on.remember what/how/why etc I called the office, but I don’t remember who I spoke to.3to do/get something [intransitive, transitive] to not forget something that you must do, get, or bring: I hope he remembers the wine.remember to do something Remember to take your P.E. clothes to school.4keep something in mind [transitive] to keep a particular fact about a situation in your mind: Remember, processed food is usually full of salt and sugar.remember that Remember that not everyone has as much money as you.it should/must be remembered (that) It should be remembered that a lot of work went into this event.5honour the dead [transitive] to think with respect about someone who has died, often in a ceremony: On this day we remember the dead of two world wars.6be remembered for/as something to be famous for something important that you did in the past: He is best remembered for his travel books. Johnson wanted to be remembered as ‘the education president.’7give somebody a present [transitive] to give someone a present on a particular occasion: Lilian always remembers me at Christmas.remember somebody in your will (=arrange for someone to have something of yours after you die)8remember me to somebody spoken used to ask someone to give a greeting from you to someone elseCOLLOCATIONSadverbsremember well (=thoroughly and completely)· I remember so well my first day there.remember clearly/vividly/distinctly (=well, with a lot of detail)· I remember clearly how I used to feel as a child in church on Sundays.remember vaguely/dimly (=not well)· He could vaguely remember his mother’s face.remember fondly (=in a way that shows you liked someone or something a lot)· The restaurant is fondly remembered by many.remember rightly/correctly· You were still at school, if I remember rightly.hardly/barely remember (=almost not at all)· I can hardly remember him.THESAURUSremember to form an idea in your mind of people, events, places etc from the past: · I remember Janine – she lived in that house on the corner.· I can’t remember how the film ends.· He remembered meeting her at a party once.recall to remember a particular fact, event, or situation, especially in order to tell someone about it: · Can you recall where your husband was that night?· She recalled that he had seemed a strange, lonely man.recollect formal to remember an event or situation: · Harry smiled as he recollected the scene.· She tried to recollect what had happened next in her dream.memorize to learn facts, a piece of writing or music etc, so that you can remember them later: · He’s trying to memorize his speech.· Don’t write down your PIN number, memorize it.think back/look back to think about something that happened in the past: · I thought back to when I was his age.· Looking back, I should have been more patient with her.· We need to stop looking back and start thinking about the future.reminisce /ˌreməˈnɪs/ to talk about pleasant events, people, experiences etc from the past, because you want to remember them or enjoy talking about them: · They were reminiscing about old times.· I used to spend hours listening to my grandfather reminisce.bear something in mind to remember something important when you are doing something, because it could affect what you do: · Bear in mind that this is the first time he’s done this.something is on the tip of your tongue used to say that you know a word or a name but that you have difficulty remembering it at this exact moment: · His name’s on the tip of my tongue. I’ll think of it in a minute.remind somebody of something to make you think of another person, thing, or time, because they are similar: · It reminds me of the time when I first started teaching.· The taste reminded him of school dinners.