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

In retrospect, that scene is bittersweet, too, reminding us of another small blessing that’s gone.

From Salon

As you pull out of the driveway, remind them of the gift that keeps on giving: your phone number—as long as they don’t ask you to fix a printer.

From The Wall Street Journal

But, I would encourage you to remind readers to designate beneficiaries on accounts and assets where that option is available.

From Los Angeles Times

Nor is he afraid of reminding France, Togo's traditional main international partner, that he has other options.

From BBC

But Ms Bartlett notes that the current "uncertainty" in the world is making people find even more comfort in those traditions that remind them of their childhood.

From BBC

Related Words

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