A1 verb #1,800 رایج‌ترین 2 دقیقه مطالعه

记得

To keep a piece of information in your mind or bring it back to your thoughts.

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Explanation at your level:

You use remember when you have something in your head. For example, you remember your friend's name. You also use it for things you must do, like remember your homework. It is a very helpful word to know!

At this level, you use remember to talk about memories. You might say, "I remember my first school." You also use it to tell people not to forget things, like "Remember to call me later." It is a very common verb in daily life.

You use remember to distinguish between past experiences and future tasks. Using the gerund (I remember seeing him) versus the infinitive (I must remember to see him) is a key skill. It shows you can manage your time and your memories effectively.

At this level, you explore the nuance of remembering versus reminding. You use it in complex sentences to describe nostalgia or accountability. You might say, "I remember him as a kind man," showing a subjective perspective on the past.

In advanced contexts, remember can imply holding someone in high regard, such as "remembering the fallen." It is also used in formal requests or warnings. You might use it to frame historical narratives or to express deep, reflective thoughts about your personal growth.

At the mastery level, remember takes on literary and philosophical weight. It relates to the concept of collective memory, historical legacy, and the preservation of identity. You might discuss how a culture "remembers" its past through art and architecture, moving beyond simple recall to active preservation.

واژه در 30 ثانیه

  • Essential verb
  • Means recall
  • Used for tasks
  • Very common

Remember is a common English verb that acts like a mental filing cabinet. When you remember something, you are successfully retrieving information or an experience that you previously stored in your brain.

It is used in two main ways. First, it refers to recall, such as remembering a face from years ago. Second, it refers to reminding yourself, like remembering to buy milk on your way home. It is a fundamental word for daily communication.

The word remember comes from the Old French word remembrer, which traces back to the Latin rememorari. This Latin root is a combination of re- (again) and memor (mindful).

Essentially, the word literally means to bring something back to your mind again. It has been used in English since the 13th century and has remained remarkably stable in both spelling and core meaning throughout the centuries.

You use remember in both casual and formal settings. It is very versatile. You can remember a person, a place, or even an event.

Common collocations include remember to do something (a task) and remember doing something (a memory). The register is generally neutral, making it perfect for any situation, from talking to a boss to chatting with friends.

1. Remember me to someone: To send your greetings to them. Example: "Remember me to your mother."

2. If I remember correctly: Used when you are fairly sure about a fact. Example: "If I remember correctly, the party starts at eight."

3. Remember the Alamo: A historical battle cry. Example: "The soldiers yelled, 'Remember the Alamo!'"

4. As far as I can remember: Used when recalling past events. Example: "As far as I can remember, we lived there for five years."

5. Remember one's roots: To stay connected to where you came from. Example: "Even after becoming famous, she always remembered her roots."

Remember is a regular verb. Its past tense and past participle form is remembered. In terms of patterns, it is often followed by an infinitive (to do) or a gerund (doing).

Pronunciation is /rɪˈmem.bər/ in both US and UK English. The stress is on the second syllable. It rhymes with words like member and ember.

Fun Fact

It shares a root with 'memory'.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /rɪˈmem.bər/

Clear r sound

US /rɪˈmem.bɚ/

Rhotic r

Common Errors

  • dropping the r
  • stressing first syllable

Rhymes With

member ember December dismember remember

Difficulty Rating

خواندن 1/5

easy

Writing 1/5

easy

Speaking 1/5

easy

شنیدن 1/5

easy

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

mind past

Learn Next

recollect remind

پیشرفته

commemorate

Grammar to Know

Gerund vs Infinitive

I remember doing vs to do

Examples by Level

1

I remember your name.

Recall name

Simple present

1

Do you remember the party?

2

I remember to brush my teeth.

3

He remembers his teacher.

4

We remember the trip.

5

She remembers the song.

6

They remember the rules.

7

I remember the house.

8

Remember to be quiet.

1

I remember meeting him in Paris.

2

Please remember to lock the door.

3

I can't remember where I put my keys.

4

Do you remember when we were kids?

5

I remember him as a tall man.

6

Remember to send the email.

7

I remember the smell of the rain.

8

Try to remember the password.

1

I clearly remember the day we moved.

2

He remembers being told the truth.

3

Remember to keep an open mind.

4

I remember thinking it was a bad idea.

5

She remembers the event vividly.

6

Do you remember how we felt then?

7

I remember him working hard.

8

Remember to take your medicine.

1

I remember him to be a man of integrity.

2

The city remembers the victims of the war.

3

I remember having seen him before.

4

Remember to account for the delays.

5

The book remembers a lost era.

6

I remember his words with fondness.

7

She remembers the lesson well.

8

Remember to acknowledge the source.

1

The monument remembers those who served.

2

I remember it as if it were yesterday.

3

He remembers the landscape of his youth.

4

The painting remembers a forgotten time.

5

She remembers the details precisely.

6

We remember the values he stood for.

7

They remember the struggle fondly.

8

I remember the scent of the garden.

ترکیب‌های رایج

vividly remember
remember clearly
remember well
remember to do
remember doing
remember a name
remember a face
remember a date
remember a place
remember a dream

Idioms & Expressions

"remember me to..."

give my regards

Remember me to your family.

neutral

Easily Confused

记得 vs remind

similar meaning

remind is to make someone else remember

You remind me of him.

Sentence Patterns

A1

I remember [noun]

I remember the song.

خانواده کلمه

Nouns

remembrance the act of remembering

Verbs

remind to help someone remember

Adjectives

memorable worth remembering

مرتبط

memory noun form

How to Use It

frequency

10/10

Formality Scale

formal neutral casual

اشتباهات رایج

remember + to + verbing → remember + to + verb
infinitive is needed

Tips

💡

The Finger Trick

Imagine a string on your finger.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Re-member: Put the pieces back together

Visual Association

A string tied around a finger

Word Web

memory forget recall mind

چالش

Write down 3 things you must remember today.

ریشه کلمه

Latin

Original meaning: to be mindful again

بافت فرهنگی

None

Commonly used in polite greetings.

Remember the Titans Remember Me (song)

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

School

  • Remember the deadline

Conversation Starters

"Do you remember your first day of school?"

Journal Prompts

Write about a memory you cherish.

سوالات متداول

1 سوال

Yes, usually.

خودت رو بسنج

fill blank A1

I ___ your name.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: remember

Correct verb for recall.

امتیاز: /1

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