remember
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /rɪˈmɛmbər/
KK: /rɪˈmɛmbər/
intransitive verb
Definition
To have the ability to recall information or experiences from the past.
Example
I always try to remember my friends' birthdays.
Tense Forms
Past: remembered
Past Participle: remembered
Conversation
Do you remember that time we got lost on our road trip?
Of course! That was such an adventure.
I still can't believe we ended up at that random diner.
Me neither! I remember the milkshakes were amazing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
recollect
retain
recall
Antonyms
forget
overlook
disregard
transitive verb
Definition
To keep something in your mind or to bring it back to your mind when you need it.
Example
I always remember my grandmother's birthday.
Tense Forms
Past: remembered
Past Participle: remembered
Conversation
Do you remember that time we went camping last summer?
Of course! That was such a fun trip.
I still remember how we got lost on the trail.
Root Explanation
Remember → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "memor" (meaning mindful or remembering). The word "remember" means to be mindful of something again or to recall it.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'mindful again' — 're-' means again, and 'memor' relates to memory. This helps you remember that 'remember' means to recall something.
Visually Confused Words
unremember
recomember
member
misremember
disremember
resembler
unremembered