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

Rohl reminded people on Friday that Celtic have lost seven games to Rangers' two.

From BBC

"As always, in any armed conflict, it is civilians who end up paying the ultimate price," he said, before reminding those involved that protecting civilians is "paramount" under international law.

From BBC

For all its dramatic speeches and elaborate challenges, The Traitors works best when it reminds us that everyone involved is just tired and hungry.

From Salon

“We just kept reminding them to just take a breath, stay present and just really trust their training and their preparation that they’ve had leading into today,” McDonald said.

From Los Angeles Times

My sister reminded me that I have small wrists, and since I’m generally a lazy bum who doesn’t exercise much, I should be thinking more about bone density.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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