remind
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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Present
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remindsimple
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remindssimple
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have remindedperfect
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has remindedperfect
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am remindingprogressive
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are remindingprogressive
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is remindingprogressive
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have been remindingperfect progressive
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has been remindingperfect progressive
Past
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remindedsimple
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had remindedperfect
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was remindingprogressive
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were remindingprogressive
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had been remindingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of remind
Explanation
To remind is to cause someone to remember, as when George Orwell writes, "The aim of a joke is not to degrade the human being, but to remind him that he is already degraded." In remind, which appears in the early 17th century, the re-, of course, means "again," so the word can be thought of as "to mind again," or "think again," meaning to put something in someone's mind, to make them remember.
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Example Sentences
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So, to help you stay motivated, my colleagues have curated some great recommendations to remind you that there’s still wonder and joy to be found in the world.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Wall texts remind us that the equipment and materials photographers use for their craft are all dependent on mining of one sort or another.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
“What’s special about these — about running on film, about running 70mm, about handling premium large formats — is that it does remind people how much they love going to the movies,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Each time the Open returns to England, the history books are reopened to remind how long it has been since an English golfer lifted the Claret Jug on home soil.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
It was like a little drumbeat to remind people she was in charge.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
“It’s not the worst thing in the world; it reminds you that you’re part of nature.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
The court, Ms. Lane reminds us, ended up “effectively reversing its previous ruling.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
A Woman of Substance” reminds me of how much I’ve missed them, and it also makes me wonder if we might be ready for more of its kind.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
The AI also reminds users to check the information it provides, just one of several measures designed to keep them actively and critically engaged with its responses.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
‘It reminds me of my grandma’s house,’ she says.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
They reminded him that he’s expected to be on the Hall’s Era Committee ballot in December.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
He congratulated the team on their win, proclaimed that the people of Mayo had earned the victory and reminded them to "enjoy every minute".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
We don’t need to be reminded what happened after that.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
“The Wizard of Oz” reminded viewers of the necessity for imagination and metaphor at the end of the Great Depression and dawn of a new war.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
There, he reminded me how much he missed me and let me prove to him that he’s a big priority in my life.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
"I'm identifying people's needs, especially those of the children, and reminding them about the signs of dehydration," said Marie Decroix as she moved among the families, jotting down notes.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
Still, reminding investors that the chair is just one vote makes Warsh look weak, said Tim Duy, chief U.S. economist at SGH Macro Advisors.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 25, 2026
Freeman channeled his inner Ferris Bueller, reminding his younger peers to stop and appreciate every moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
While this is horrifyingly funny, such details matter, reminding us that having too much money can serve to erode a person’s basic human empathy or reasonable sense of shame.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Guardian, though, is constantly telling me to hurry while also reminding me that I cannot forget my other mission tasks, like collecting samples from the terrain.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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