reminisce

[rem-uh-nis]

verb (used without object)

reminisced, reminiscing 

1. to recall past experiences, events, etc.; indulge in reminiscence.

   Synonyms: muse, recollect, remember

reminisce

/ ˌrɛmɪˈnɪs /

verb

1. (intr) to talk or write about old times, past experiences, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of reminisce¹

First recorded in 1820–30; back formation from reminiscence

Example Sentences

They reminisced about time spent visiting Cedar Point as children, and another Six Flags park—Kings Island near Cincinnati—when in that area for training camps.

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He catches a screening of “Night of the Hunter,” reminiscing about his father taking him to see the film in the middle of the school day.

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She posted videos of the gathering, where several community members came to reminisce and sing songs in the mall’s honor.

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It sounded peaceful and painful: an old man reminiscing after 50 years of marriage.

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But on Monday, the Brazilian government said the two leaders spoke in a "friendly tone" for half an hour and "reminisced about the good chemistry" they had in New York.

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Related Words

• look back 
• remind