(be) remembered as something

(be) remembered as something
be reˈmembered for sth | be reˈmembered as sth idiom
to be famous or known for a particular thing that you have done in the past

He is best remembered as the man who brought jazz to England.

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  • (be) remembered for something — be reˈmembered for sth | be reˈmembered as sth idiom to be famous or known for a particular thing that you have done in the past • He is best remembered as the man who brought jazz to England. Main entry: ↑rememberidiom …   Useful english dictionary

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