Reminded: meaning, definitions and examples
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reminded
[ rɪˈmaɪndɪd ]
past tense
The term 'reminded' is the past tense of the verb 'remind', which means to cause someone to remember something. It often refers to prompting someone's memory about a particular fact or event. This action can occur in numerous contexts, such as personal reminders or reminders for tasks. 'Reminded' can signify an external influence on someone's memory, such as a person or an object that incites recollection.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She reminded him to send the email.
- I was reminded of my childhood when I saw the old photos.
- He reminded them about the meeting tomorrow.
Translations
Translations of the word "reminded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lembrado
🇮🇳 याद दिलाया
🇩🇪 erinnert
🇮🇩 diingatkan
🇺🇦 нагадував
🇵🇱 przypomniano
🇯🇵 思い出させた
🇫🇷 rappelé
🇪🇸 recordado
🇹🇷 hatırlatıldı
🇰🇷 상기시킨
🇸🇦 تم تذكيره
🇨🇿 připomenuto
🇸🇰 pripomenuté
🇨🇳 提醒了
🇸🇮 opomnil
🇮🇸 minntist
🇰🇿 ескерту
🇬🇪 მახსოვდა
🇦🇿 xatırlatdı
🇲🇽 recordado
Etymology
The word 'remind' comes from the Latin root 'remindere', which means 'to remind' or 'to bring to memory'. This Latin word is a composition of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'minere' meaning 'to thrust' or 'to send'. The transition of the term into Middle English saw it as 'reminden', and its usage has been tied closely to memory and the action of recalling events or information. The modern form, 'remind', and its various inflected forms such as 'reminded' have been commonly used in English since the 15th century. The evolution shows its importance in communication, reflecting how individuals interact with one another and the world around them.