remind

American  

[ri-mahynd] / rɪˈmaɪnd /

verb (used with object)

1. to cause (a person) to remember; cause (a person) to think (of someone or something).

   Remind me to phone him tomorrow. That woman reminds me of my mother.

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remind British  

/ rɪˈmaɪnd /

verb

1. to cause (a person) to remember (something or to do something); make (someone) aware (of something he may have forgotten)

   remind me to phone home

   flowers remind me of holidays

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Other Word Forms

• reremind verb (used with object)
• unreminded adjective

Etymology

Origin of remind

First recorded in 1635–45; re- + mind

Example Sentences

Sometimes they still forgot, but he reminded them each time, and they were learning.

From Literature

As we are reminded during this documentary, Ms. Polgár’s win in Budapest at the age of 15 years and four months beat Fischer’s record by a month.

From The Wall Street Journal

This series replies with an acknowledgement of the truth in that image and reminds that we’re all capable of doing better by doing right by others.

From Salon

Is this having the effect of reminding the base of the benefits of strong deterrence or the old saying, peace through strength?

From The Wall Street Journal

After a casual ski trip reminded her of the joys of skating, Liu made the decision to return to the sport that shaped, and nearly stole, her childhood.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• admonish
• advise
• caution
• emphasize
• mention
• note
• point out
• prod
• prompt
• recall
• remember
• stress
• suggest
• warn