remind
verb (used with object)
to cause (a person) to remember; cause (a person) to think (of someone or something).
had reminded
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past perfectof remind.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Macron had reminded the world in 2022 that the late Queen had "climbed the stairs of the Élysée Palace" six times — more than any other foreign sovereign.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2025
But because Tim had reminded me of something I had forgotten: myself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2025
Rooting his understanding of Democratic politics in a patriotic vision, Obama had reminded Americans that a person could wave the flag proudly while leaning to the left.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2024
In a statement, Boeing said it had reminded airlines of a safety memo from 2017 that instructed them on how to inspect and maintain switches on flight deck seats.
From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2024
The recitation of Macduff’s famous speech had reminded him of the woman he had spoken to on the path, the woman who feared for her lost children’s future.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
