remembering (A2)

verb (present participle)

Pronunciation: /rɪˈmɛmbərɪŋ/

Definition

The act of bringing a past event, fact, or person back into one's conscious mind.

Examples

• Remembering the names of everyone at the party proved to be a difficult task.

• He spent the afternoon remembering his childhood spent on the family farm.

• The ceremony was dedicated to remembering those who served in the conflict.

How to Use remembering

remember doing (collocation)

To recall an action that happened in the past. — "I remember locking the door before I left."

remember to do (collocation)

To keep an upcoming task in mind so it is completed. — "Please remember to turn off the lights."

Synonyms of remembering

Words with a similar meaning to remembering:

• recalling
• recollecting
• reminiscing
• retrieving

Antonyms of remembering

Words with the opposite meaning to remembering:

• forgetting

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