1 [with object] have in or be able to bring to one’s mind an awareness of (someone or something from the past):I remember the screech of the horn as the car came towards meno one remembered his name
bear (someone) in mind by making them a gift or making provision for them:he has remembered the boy in his will
pray for the well-being of:the congress should be remembered in our prayers
(remember someone to) convey greetings from one person to (another):remember me to Charlie
(remember oneself) recover one’s manners after a lapse:she remembered herself and sat up straighter
2 [with infinitive] do something that one has undertaken to do or that is necessary or advisable:did you remember to post the letters?
[with clause] used to emphasize the importance of what is asserted:you must remember that this is a secret
