remember

[ri-mem-ber] / rɪˈmɛm bər /

VERB

keep in mind; summon into mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commemorate get learn look back recall recognize relive remind

STRONG

bethink cite educe elicit enshrine extract memorialize memorize mind recollect reminisce retain retrospect revive revoke treasure

WEAK

bear in mind brood over call to mind call up conjure up dig into the past dwell upon fix in the mind flash on go back have memories hold dear keep forever know by heart nail down refresh memory ring a bell strike a note summon up think back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget miss misunderstand

STRONG

repress

WEAK

disregard

Example Sentences

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Good try, I remember thinking at the time of this excuse.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

I have forgotten the name of our opponent, but I do remember that it was a brutally contested game on a very hot day and we were ahead by only three points.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

"I remember being in that room, and even though I didn't have the vocabulary, hadn't been to the theatre, my creativity was still nurtured and valued," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

But the moment galleries here will remember came when Lowry gripped his club at the sixth tee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

I remember Karli looking up at me, and pointing at the trees.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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