remind

verb

re·​mind ri-ˈmīnd How to pronounce remind (audio)
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 Just to remind you, daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m. local time. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2024 There are two easy ways to remind you about that email. Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 Nastro reminds travelers that there’s always the option to opt out of TSA facial recognition if privacy is a concern. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2024 During his initial visit to the site, Pederson recalled standing at the street corner and looking into a pit that reminded him of Arizona’s landmark. Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024 Garvey often reminds voters of his baseball career. David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024 But with 7:49 to play Wednesday night, in the closing minutes of a night when you’re supposed to be celebrating how far the team’s seniors have come, Davidson was instead reminded of what the team could’ve been. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2024 To ensure this issue doesn’t spread further, the FDA sent a letter to all US cinnamon manufacturers, processors, distributors, and facility operators to remind them of their legal obligation to prevent contamination. Kayla Blanton, SELF, 7 Mar. 2024 Or, opt for the Wool Pipers, which remind us of a spiffy sneaker that’s not necessarily used for physical activities. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of remind was in 1621

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Cite this Entry

“Remind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remind. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

remind

verb
re·​mind ri-ˈmīnd How to pronounce remind (audio)
: to put in mind of something : cause to remember
remind a child that it is bedtime
reminder noun
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