Remind

Pronunciation: /rɪˈmaɪnd/

Definitions of remind

verb to cause (someone) to remember something; to prompt someone to recall a past event or memory

Example Sentences

A1 I need to remind myself to buy milk on the way home.

A2 Can you remind me to call my mom later today?

B1 She set an alarm to remind her to take her medication every morning.

B2 The teacher reminded the students about the upcoming exam.

C1 The manager reminded the team about the importance of meeting deadlines.

C2 He gently reminded her of their plans for the weekend.

Examples of remind in a Sentence

formal I just wanted to remind you about the upcoming meeting scheduled for tomorrow.

informal Hey, just a quick reminder that we have plans this weekend.

slang Just a heads up, don't forget about the party tonight.

figurative His actions remind me of a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of remind

• past tense: reminded
• plural: reminds
• comparative: more remindful
• superlative: most remindful
• present tense: remind
• future tense: will remind
• perfect tense: have reminded
• continuous tense: is reminding
• singular: remind
• positive degree: remind
• infinitive: to remind
• gerund: reminding
• participle: reminded

Origin and Evolution of remind

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'remind' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the Middle English word 'minden' meaning 'to remember'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'remind' has retained its original meaning of prompting someone to remember something, but has also evolved to include the idea of bringing something to someone's attention or making them aware of something.