Remind
/rɪˈmaɪnd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo cause someone to remember something or to bring something to someone's attention.
/rɪˈmaɪnd/
To cause someone to remember something.
Can you remind me to buy milk when we go to the store?
💡 Simply: It's like giving someone a little nudge to remember something, like when you remind your friend to bring their umbrella because it's raining!
👶 For kids: To help someone remember something.
More Examples
The smell of the ocean reminded her of her childhood.
I had to remind him of his promise.
How It's Used
"I reminded him about the doctor's appointment."
"The project manager reminded the team of the deadline."
"The teacher reminded the students about the upcoming exam."
To cause someone or something to bring something to mind or make someone think of something.
/rɪˈmaɪnd/
To be similar to someone or something else.
Her voice reminded him of his mother.
💡 Simply: If something reminds you of someone, it means it's making you think about them. Like, if someone has the same laugh as your sibling, it *reminds* you of them!
👶 For kids: When something makes you think of someone or something else.
More Examples
The old house reminded them of their childhood summers.
The melody reminded him of a song he loved.
How It's Used
"His smile reminded me of my grandfather."
"The desolate landscape reminded her of a painting."
Idioms & expressions
remind someone of something
To cause someone to remember something or be similar to someone or something else.
"The photo reminded him of their trip to Paris."
From Middle English remynden, from Old English (ge)myndian ('to put in mind of'), from Proto-Germanic *muniz (mind) + -ian (verb suffix).
The word 'remind' has been used since the early 14th century, initially meaning 'to bring to the mind'.
Memory tip
Think of a mental 'reminder' or 'alarm' that pops up in your brain.
Word Origin
"To put in mind of, to bring to one's memory"