be (best) remembered for something | be (best) remembered as somethingidiomPart ofrememberbe (best) remembered for something | be (best) remembered as somethingbe (best) remembered for something | be (best) remembered as something — idiomidiom1. To be famous because of something you did or a role you had in the past.1.idiomDefinitionTo be famous because of something you did or a role you had in the past.ExampleMaya is best remembered for her work with children in Africa.Dr. Chen is remembered as a kind teacher who helped many students.