Remind: meaning, definitions and examples

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remind

 

[ rɪˈmaɪnd ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

memory aid

To cause (someone) to remember someone or something.

Synonyms

cue, nudge, prompt

Examples of usage

  • He reminded me to buy milk on the way home.
  • I need to set a reminder to call my mom.
Context #2 | Noun

memory aid

A thing that causes someone to remember something.

Synonyms

cue, nudge, prompt

Examples of usage

  • Sticky notes are great reminders for important tasks.
  • She wears a bracelet as a reminder of her grandmother.

Translations

Translations of the word "remind" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lembrar

🇮🇳 याद दिलाना (yaad dilana)

🇩🇪 erinnern

🇮🇩 mengingatkan

🇺🇦 нагадувати

🇵🇱 przypominać

🇯🇵 思い出させる (omoidasaseru)

🇫🇷 rappeler

🇪🇸 recordar

🇹🇷 hatırlatmak

🇰🇷 상기시키다 (sanggi sikida)

🇸🇦 تذكير (tadhkir)

🇨🇿 připomenout

🇸🇰 pripomenúť

🇨🇳 提醒 (tíxǐng)

🇸🇮 opomniti

🇮🇸 muna

🇰🇿 еске салу

🇬🇪 შეგახსენოთ (shegakhsenot)

🇦🇿 xatırlatmaq

🇲🇽 recordar

Etymology

The word "remind" originated from the Middle English word "remembren," which in turn came from the Old French word "remembrer." The prefix "re-" means again, and "membren" comes from the Latin "membrum," meaning part or member. The concept of reminding someone has been essential throughout history, as humans have always needed ways to remember important information and events.

See also: absentmindedness, mind, mindful, mindfully, mindfulness, mindlessly, mindset, unmindful.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,684 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.