remember

Definition

To bring a past experience, fact, or person back into your mind.

Etymology

From Latin *rememorari* “to recall to mind,” from *re-* “again” and *memor* “mindful.” It came into English through Old French *remembrer* with the sense of becoming mindful again.

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