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re·mem·ber (ri mem′bər)
transitive verb
- to have (an event, thing, person, etc.) come to mind again; think of again suddenly remembering an appointment
- to bring back to mind by an effort; recollect; recall to try to remember a name
- to bear in mind; keep in the memory; be careful not to forget
- to keep (a person) in mind with some feeling, as of pleasure, gratitude, etc.
- to keep (a person) in mind for a present, legacy, etc.
- to give a present or tip to
- to mention (a person) to another as sending regards or greetings remember me to your mother
- Archaic to remind
Etymology: ME remembren < OFr remembrer < LL rememorare < L re-, back, again + memorare, to bring to remembrance < memor, mindful: see memory
intransitive verb
- to bear something in mind or call something back to mind
- to have memory or the use of one's memory
Related Forms:
- rememberer re·mem′·berer noun
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