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remind Definition

re·mind (ri mīnd′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to put (a person) in mind (of something); cause (a person) to remember

Etymology: re- + mind, v.

remind Synonyms

remind

v.

  1. To bring into the memory

    bring back, make one thing of, call to mind, put one in mind of, call up, recall, suggest, evoke, ring a bell*; see also hint.

  2. To call the attention of another

    prompt, cue, prod, tell, suggest, caution, point out, refresh the memory, jog the memory, mention, call attention to, bring up, give a cue, stress, emphasize, nag, note, stir up; see also hint, warn 1.

remind Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • importance: Revision Strategies Students don't generally need reminding of the importance of revision.
  • danger: We are daily reminded of the dangers of possible bioterrorism.
  • need: Thus, all NHS Trusts are reminded of the need to settle invoices with NHS Professionals in a timely manner.
  • story: Thinking as we are today of sparrows, I'm reminded of a rather whimsical old story from the ancient middle- east.
  • passage: I have also been reminded of a passage on the subject in ' Trout Angler's Angles ' written by Alan Pearson.
  • something: Momentarily, I was reminded of something Jim Proctor once said.

Object

  • everyone: The opening to ' Someone Like You ' reminds everyone of New Orders influence over dance music.
  • Hon: The Prime Minister: Let me remind the hon.
  • motorist: These will remind motorists and their families daily about the impact of the choice they made.
  • reader: The translation of titles also reminds readers of book contents.
  • listener: The extreme use of parody and irony reminds the listener of Mahler and the sounds can be quite striking and modern.
  • delegate: He reminded delegates that the recent Audit Unit document ' How good is our school?

Used with why or when

  • why: Every spring and fall I'm reminded why I love this town, it really shines.
  • when: Patients can elect to be reminded when their repeat is becoming due, by phone, text, or email.

Modifying Another Word

  • respectfully: We respectfully remind guests that a booking with us is a legally binding contract.
  • constantly: The equation might have sounded simple but, as O'Leary has constantly reminded us, they were ' only ' playing Barcelona.
  • gently: If they´re finding your line of questioning frustrating, gently remind them that both of you are seeking the same aim: problem resolution.
  • politely: I had to politely remind him that half our team was English.
  • helpfully: Mission, as our Orthodox brothers and sisters have so helpfully reminded us, is the liturgy after the liturgy.
  • continually: The topic of politics arose and how the exhibition continually reminds us of war and trauma, memory and loss.