remembered

7 definitions • 12 examples

past simple and past participle of

to be able to bring back a piece of information into your mind, or to keep a piece of information in your memory:

"Where did you park the car?" "I can't remember."

I can remember people's faces, but not their names.

[ + (that) ] She suddenly remembered (that) her keys were in her other bag.

[ + -ing verb ] I don't remember signing a contract.

[ + question word ] Can you remember what her phone number is?

I remember him as (= I thought he was) a rather annoying man.

to not forget to do something:

Did you remember to do the shopping?

to be kept in people's memories because of a particular action or quality:

She will be remembered for her courage.

said when you are talking to someone about something that they used to know but might have forgotten:

We went and had tea in that little café - you remember, the one next to the bookshop.

to hold a special ceremony to honour a past event or someone who has died:

On 11 November, the British remember those who died in the two World Wars.

to give a present or money to someone you love or who has provided good service to you:

My Granny always remembers me (= sends me a present) on my birthday.

My cousin remembered me in her will.