remind (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈmaɪnd/

Definition

To make someone remember something they forgot or might forget.

Examples

• Please remind me to buy milk when we go to the store.

• The smell of fresh bread always reminds him of his grandma.

• She set an alarm to remind herself about the important meeting.

How to Use remind

remind (someone) to (do something) (prepositional phrase)

To tell someone to do an action they might forget. — "I need to remind him to finish his homework."

remind (someone) of (something/someone) (prepositional phrase)

To make someone think of a person, thing, or memory. — "Her laugh reminds me of my sister."

remind (someone) about (something) (prepositional phrase)

To tell someone again about an event or fact. — "Did you remind him about the party tonight?"

Synonyms of remind

Words with a similar meaning to remind:

• recall
• prompt
• jog

Antonyms of remind

Words with the opposite meaning to remind:

• forget
• distract

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