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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"It was just a beautiful and memorable moment I will remember for the rest of my life."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

I don’t want to wait until 65 to “start” living a life I might not remember.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Cavallari: I remember my dad being like, “Well, this is going nowhere. They’re really boring.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

We remember the astronauts who flew around the moon—and the flying Nutella.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

I remember Mutti would sometimes hum along with her songs when we were listening to them.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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