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retrospect vs remember

remember vs retrospect

retrospect is a noun but remember is not a noun.

retrospect and remember both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retrospect Yes No Yes No
remember No No Yes No
As verbs, remember is a hypernym of retrospect; that is, remember is a word with a broader meaning than retrospect:
  • retrospect: look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember
  • remember: recapture the past; indulge in memories
Other hypernyms of retrospect include think back.
retrospect (noun) remember (noun)
contemplation of things past
retrospect (verb) remember (verb)
look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
keep in mind for attention or consideration
recapture the past; indulge in memories
exercise, or have the power of, memory
call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony
mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship
mention favorably, as in prayer
show appreciation to
Difference between retrospect and remember

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