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forget Antonyms

Opposite of forget

Because the opposite of forget shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To fail to remember someone or something that was previously known or learned.

Usage Example

"She tends to remember people's names shortly after meeting them."

Strongest
remember
recall
recollect
Strong
retain
call to mind
keep in mind
bear in mind

• verb (Context 2)

To inadvertently neglect to attend to a duty, task, or obligation, or to accidentally leave an object behind.

Usage Example

"Please do not remember to lock the front door before you leave for work."

Strongest
remember
Strong
mind
attend to
heed

• verb (Context 3)

To deliberately cease thinking about, worrying over, or considering a matter, grievance, or plan.

Usage Example

"They decided to forgive each other and dwell on their past disagreements."

Strongest
dwell on
Strong
harbor
hold on to
brood over
keep in mind

• verb (Context 4)

To behave in an inappropriate, undignified, or uncharacteristic manner by losing self-restraint (used reflexively).

Usage Example

"The frustrated speaker momentarily forgot himself and shouted at the audience."

Strong
restrain oneself
control oneself
behave

Similar words to forget

Words similar to forget shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

overlook
disregard
neglect
leave behind
dismiss
ignore
omit
let go
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Forget. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/forget
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