recapture the past; indulge in memories
"he remembered how he used to pick flowers"
exercise, or have the power of, memory
"After the shelling, many people lost the ability to remember"
"some remember better than others"
call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony
"We remembered the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz"
"Remember the dead of the First World War"
To recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory.
"The doctor asked me to remember my medication, but I accidentally tore the package apart instead of keeping it together."
Alternative form of re-member
In plain English: To remember means to keep something in your mind so you can recall it later.
"I will remember to buy milk on my way home."
Usage: Use remember when you are trying to bring something back into your mind, such as recalling facts or past events. It is often paired with a gerund (-ing) for memories of the past and followed by an infinitive (to do) for future intentions.
The word "remember" entered English from Middle English and Old French, originally carrying the meaning to recall or think about something again. Its roots trace back to Latin memor, meaning "mindful," which ultimately derives from a Proto-Indo-European root related to thinking and being mindful.