remember

remember [ri mem′bər]

vt.

[ME remembren < OFr remembrer < LL rememorare < L re-, back, again + memorare, to bring to remembrance < memor, mindful: see MEMORY]

1. to have (an event, thing, person, etc.) come to mind again; think of again [suddenly remembering an appointment]

2. to bring back to mind by an effort; recollect; recall [to try to remember a name]

3. to bear in mind; keep in the memory; be careful not to forget

4. to keep (a person) in mind with some feeling, as of pleasure, gratitude, etc.

5.

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

b) to give a present or tip to

6. to mention (a person) to another as sending regards or greetings [remember me to your mother]

7. Archaic to remind

vi.

1. to bear something in mind or call something back to mind

2. to have memory or the use of one's memory

rememberer

n.