to have a good memory for sth : I have a good memory for faces., to be good at remembering a particular type of information or particular things, to have no memory of sth : I have no memory of that conversation., to not remember something at all, to recall : I can’t recall his name., to remember something, especially by making an effort to bring it back to your mind, to memorise : You need to memorise these words., to learn something so that you can remember it exactly, to remind sb of sth : This song reminds me of my childhood., to make someone think of or remember someone or something, memorable : It was one of the most memorable days of my life., worth remembering or likely to be remembered because it is special, enjoyable, unusual, or important, to bear/keep something in mind : Bearing in mind how young she is, I thought she did really well., to remember a piece of information when you are making a decision or thinking about a matter, in living memory : The country has been hit by the worst storms in living memory., used to emphasize that something is the best, worst, biggest, etc. thing of its kind that anyone can remember, to slip someone's mind : I forgot I'd arranged to meet Richard last night - it completely slipped my mind., to be forgotten, vivid memory : I have vivid memories of my childhood., a very clear, detailed, and strong memory of something, to lose your train of thought : You interrupted me and I lost my train of thought., to forget what you were saying or thinking about, especially because you were interrupted or distracted, to serve as a reminder of sth : The accident serves as a reminder of how important road safety is., to make someone remember or think about something, especially something important, to refresh your memory : I looked at my notes to refresh my memory., to help yourself or someone else remember something that has been forgotten or is not completely clear, to take credit for : She took credit for the success of the project., to claim or accept praise, approval, or honour for something, in the meantime : Dinner will be ready in an hour. In the meantime, you can have a snack., until something expected happens, or while something else is happening, all of a sudden : She was talking normally and then, all of a sudden, she started crying., suddenly and unexpectedly, to make a fuss : Don’t make a fuss — it’s only a small scratch. She doesn't see her grandchildren very often so she makes a real fuss of them when she does., to become very upset or excited about something and complain or give it a lot of unnecessary attention, fortnight : We’re going on holiday for a fortnight., a period of two weeks

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