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Remember is defined as to recall or make an effort to keep a person, event or thing in one's mind.

(verb)

An example of to remember is seeing a familiar face in a crowd and suddenly knowing the person's name.

See remember in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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.
1. to keep (a person) in mind for a present, legacy, etc.
2. 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

Origin: 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 noun

See remember in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb re·mem·bered, re·mem·ber·ing, re·mem·bers

verb, transitive

a. To recall to the mind with effort; think of again: I finally remembered the address.
b. To recall or become aware of suddenly or spontaneously: Then I remembered that today is your birthday.
To retain in the memory: Remember your appointment.
To keep (someone) in mind as worthy of consideration or recognition.
To reward with a gift or tip.
To give greetings from: Remember me to your family.
Engineering To return to (an original shape or form) after being deformed or altered.
Electronics To carry out (a programmed or preset activity).
Archaic To remind.