remembered

Remembered is the past tense and past participle of the verb remember. It denotes having recalled something from memory or having kept something in memory. As a participial adjective, remembered can describe something that is retained or recalled, often in phrases like the remembered names or the remembered events, though adjectival use is less common than the verbal form.

As a verb, remembered forms standard tenses: I remembered, you remembered, he remembered, and so on. It takes an object when the recall is specific: “I remembered his name.” It also appears in perfect tenses: “I have remembered,” “I had remembered.” In negative constructions, it follows the usual patterns: “I did not remember” or “I haven’t remembered.” The word implies a successful act of recall or a state of memory rather than a general habit of remembering.

Adjectival use of remembered emphasizes memory retention or significance in memory. For example, a “remembered event” suggests an event that remains in memory, while a “remembered face” indicates recognition based on prior perception. This usage tends to appear in descriptive writing rather than in ordinary dialogue.

In cultural and literary contexts, remembrance relates to memory studies, personal reminiscence, and commemorations. It can raise questions about reliability, bias, and the line between what is recalled and what is forgotten. Related terms include memory, recall, recollection, nostalgia, and reminiscence.