remind

verb

re·​mind ri-ˈmīnd 

reminded; reminding; reminds

transitive verb

: to put in mind of something : cause to remember

Choose the Right Synonym for remind

remember, recollect, recall, remind, reminisce mean to bring an image or idea from the past into the mind.

remember implies a keeping in memory that may be effortless or unwilled.

remembers that day as though it were yesterday

recollect implies a bringing back to mind what is lost or scattered.

as near as I can recollect

recall suggests an effort to bring back to mind and often to re-create in speech.

can't recall the words of the song

remind suggests a jogging of one's memory by an association or similarity.

that reminds me of a story

reminisce implies a casual often nostalgic recalling of experiences long past and gone.

old college friends like to reminisce

Examples of remind in a Sentence

She'll forget to call the doctor if you don't remind her.

Remind me to buy some groceries after work.

I constantly have to be reminded how to pronounce her name.

I had to remind him that we were supposed to leave early.

The audience was reminded to turn their cell phones off in the theater.

The mail just arrived. That reminds me, did you mail that letter I gave you yesterday?

Recent Examples on the Web

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This love fills unhealed spaces, mends broken hearts, comforts us in grief, and reminds us of our self-worth. —Charity Lashai, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024

The blue-green plant at the bottom left draws our eye back to the bright blue sky, evoking carefree joy and reminding us of the Thomas poem. —Natasha Gural, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024

The design is perfect for any reader to show off their love of books and remind everyone to use their public library. —Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing remind

• don't remind me
• remind (someone) of

Kids Definition

remind

verb

re·​mind ri-ˈmīnd 

: to put in mind of something : cause to remember

remind a child that it is bedtime

reminder noun