Meaning of remember In English

• 0 to be able to bring back a piece of information into your mind, or to keep a piece of information in your memory:

  • "Where did you park the car?" "I can't remember."

  • I can remember people's faces, but not their names.

  • [ + (that) ] She suddenly remembered (that) her keys were in her other bag.

  • [ + -ing verb ] I don't remember signing a contract.

  • [ + question word ] Can you remember what her phone number is?

  • I remember him as (= I thought he was) a rather annoying man.

  • Did you remember to do the shopping?

  • She will be remembered for her courage.

  • We went and had tea in that little café - you remember, the one next to the bookshop.

  • On 11 November, the British remember those who died in the two World Wars.

  • My Granny always remembers me (= sends me a present) on my birthday.

  • My cousin remembered me in her will.

• 1 to be able to bring a piece of information back into your mind, or to keep a piece of information in your memory:

  • [ T ] Naomi vividly remembers the day her daughter was born.

  • [ I ] I’ve been a Tiger fan as long as I can remember.

  • [ T ] Williams will be remembered for his generosity.

  • [ + question word ] Can you remember where we parked the car?

  • [ + that clause ] You have to remember that these things take time.

  • [ + to infinitive ] Remember to buy some stamps.