remind

[ri-mahynd]

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.

remind

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• reremind verb (used with object)
• unreminded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of remind¹

First recorded in 1635–45; re- + mind

Example Sentences

Upcoming anniversaries of American independence should remind us of the Founders’ accomplishments, while Mr. Hardman’s book shows a fatal other path that still casts its shadow.

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What a coincidence that “Bugonia” expands nationwide the same day, just in time to remind viewers of how easily radicalism can be made frivolous by those unwilling to take it seriously.

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The sight of sleeping wolves reminded Roz of those long winter nights on the island, when wild animals crawled into her warm home and slept.

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The audience is likely to feel the same shock Amélie does when reminded that she is Belgian and that the family must return to Europe someday.

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“But if you’re reminding me at the host stand about the time limit, do you even really want me here?” he says.

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Related Words

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