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Mr. Tom Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Remember for recognize

Hi

Can the word "remember" be substituted for "recognize" in a situation where two people meet after a long time?

Hello, sir; do you remember me? I'm your ex-student from...

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Mr. Hello, sir; do you remember me? I'm your ex-student from...

— Mister Micawber

  • Mr.
  • Hello, sir; do you remember me?
  • I'm your ex-student from...
  • Yes, that is fine and common.
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Mr. TomCan the word "remember" be substituted for "recognize" in a situation where two people meet after a long time?Hello, sir; do you remember me? I'm your ex-student from...
Yes, that is fine and common.
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Thanks, MM!

So both equally natural?

Hello, do you remember me?
Hello, do you recognize me?

Tom
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Mr. TomSo both equally natural?Hello, do you remember me?Hello, do you recognize me?
Yes. I guess 'remember' is a tad more common.
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