To remember
Example: I remember your name from our last meeting
Definition
"To remember" means to bring back to mind a fact, event, or person from the past, retaining it in one's memory. For example, when you say, "I remember your name from our last meeting," you recall information from a previous experience.
Etymology
The phrase "to remember" comes from the Old French 'remembrer,' which derives from the Latin 'rememorari,' meaning 'to recall to mind.' Did you know it combines 're-' (again) and 'memor' (mindful), emphasizing the act of calling something to mind once more.
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"To remember" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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