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remember

re·mem·ber
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-mem-ber]
    • /rɪˈmɛm bər/
    • /rɪˈmembə(r)/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-mem-ber]
    • /rɪˈmɛm bər/

Definitions of remember word

  • verb with object remember to recall to the mind by an act or effort of memory; think of again: I'll try to remember the exact date. 1
  • verb with object remember to retain in the memory; keep in mind; remain aware of: Remember your appointment with the dentist. 1
  • verb with object remember to have (something) come into the mind again: I just remembered that it's your birthday today. 1
  • verb with object remember to bear (a person) in mind as deserving a gift, reward, or fee: The company always remembers us at Christmas. 1
  • verb with object remember to give a tip, donation, or gift to: to remember the needy. 1
  • verb with object remember to mention (a person) to another as sending kindly greetings: Remember me to your family. 1

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Origin of remember

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English remembren < Old French remembrer < Late Latin rememorārī, equivalent to re- re- + Latin memor mindful (see memory) + -ārī infinitive suffix

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Remember

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

remember popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

remember usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for remember

verb remember

  • be-thought — simple past tense and past participle of bethink.
  • bethink — to cause (oneself) to consider or meditate
  • bear in mind — to remember
  • bring to mind — recall
  • button down — (of a shirt collar) having buttonholes so it can be buttoned to the body of the shirt.

Antonyms for remember

verb remember

  • be-little — to regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate; depreciate; disparage.
  • block out — If someone blocks out a thought, they try not to think about it.
  • break one's word — to fail to keep one's promise
  • cold-shoulder — to snub; show indifference to.
  • discount — to deduct a certain amount from (a bill, charge, etc.): All bills that are paid promptly will be discounted at two percent.

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