Synonyms for

Remember

Verb / rɪˈmembɜ: / / ri:ˈmembɜ: / Another word for remember — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To have in or be able to bring to one's mind an awareness of someone or something from the past.

Synonyms & similar words

commemorate callup callback thinkof recollect commend think recall thinkback forget retrieve recall recollect remind retain reminisce reawaken reestablish reinstate reintroduce reinvoke relive

Synonyms by register

Formal

recall recollect retain commemorate

Informal

keep in mind not forget bear in mind hang onto

Literary

cherish reminisce hark back

Antonyms

forget disregard neglect overlook ignore lose track of

Common collocations

  • remember to do
  • remember the time
  • remember me
  • remember someone's name
  • remember a promise
  • remember a lesson
  • remember with fondness

Word family

noun remembrance
verb remember
adjective memorable
adverb memorably

Usage note

While 'remember' and 'recall' are often interchangeable, 'recall' can sometimes imply a more deliberate act of bringing something back to mind. 'Remember' is generally more common in everyday speech.

Example sentences

  1. I remember the day we went to the zoo.
  2. She cannot remember where she put her keys.
  3. Do you remember the name of the restaurant?
  4. I will remember to bring my umbrella.
  5. We will always remember our vacation in Hawaii.

Quotes

  • Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.
  • Freedom is not free, but the U.S. Marine Corps will pay most of your share.
  • Cherish your yesterdays, dream your tomorrows and live your todays.

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