Pronunciation: /brɪŋ tuː maɪnd/
verb to cause someone to remember or think about something
A1 Seeing the ocean always brings to mind happy memories of summer vacations.
A2 The smell of freshly baked bread brings to mind my grandmother's kitchen.
B1 The old photograph brought to mind the fun we used to have as kids.
B2 Listening to that song always brings to mind my time studying abroad.
C1 The painting brought to mind the artist's struggles and triumphs.
C2 The documentary brought to mind the importance of preserving wildlife habitats.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 The smell of fresh baked cookies brings to mind my grandmother's kitchen.
A2 Listening to that song brings to mind memories of my high school days.
B1 The old castle ruins bring to mind stories of knights and dragons.
B2 The painting of a serene beach scene brings to mind feelings of peace and relaxation.
C1 The documentary on climate change brings to mind the urgent need for environmental action.
C2 The novel's vivid descriptions bring to mind a world of magic and wonder.
formal The painting of the ocean always brings to mind a sense of tranquility and peace.
informal Whenever I see a red sports car, it brings to mind that time we went on a road trip.
slang Listening to that song always brings to mind the good old days.
figurative The smell of freshly baked bread can bring to mind memories of home and comfort.
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