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

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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Time-travelling to Swift's high school days in Tennessee, it reminisces about a boy she confined to the friend zone while yearning for a single kiss.

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"She used to carry my cello home from school on her back while pushing me in the pram," reminisces Absolutely.

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But with Rowntree having just released a photo book capturing the band's early days - and Seaside Tour venues such as the Ocean Room and Clacton's Oscar's now closed, there are plenty of people reminiscing.

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Related Words

• look back 
• remind