I remember or I am remembering

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Hi:

I've got some doubts about the word "remember". In English, it cannot be used in continuous tenses, for example, saying "I am remembering her name" would be considered wrong. Right?

We can say: I remember her name. But what would you say if you wanted to put it in continuous tenses, please? Do you use another word in this kind of situation?

Another thing is: How is the word "memorise" different from the word "remember"? Can we say "I am memorising her name."?

Thank you!

Teechr · Accepted Answer

LaboriousI've got some ~~doubts~~ questions about the word "remember".

That's not how "doubt" is used.

LaboriousIn English, it cannot be used in continuous tenses. For example, saying "I am remembering her name" would be considered wrong. Is that Right?

It would be quite unusual; it might work in some limited contexts. For example, if someone with amnesia is in the process of regaining their memory, they might say it.

LaboriousBut what would you say if you wanted to put it in continuous tenses, please? Do you use another word in this kind of situation?

I think you're after "I'm trying to remember her name".

LaboriousHow is the word "memorise" different from the word "remember"?

Memorise = put into the memory

Remember = retrieve from the memory

LaboriousCan we say "I am memorising her name."?

Yes, that's fine. For example, you might be repeating a name, and someone asks you for the reason; then you can say that.

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