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reminisce

 

[ ˌrɛmɪˈnɪs ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in memories

Indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events.

Synonyms

recall, recollect, reflect, remember

Examples of usage

  • I spent the evening reminiscing about the good old days.
  • She reminisces about her childhood every time she visits her hometown.
Context #2 | Verb

nostalgia

Talk or write about past experiences that you remember with pleasure.

Synonyms

nostalgic, reminiscent, reverie

Examples of usage

  • Grandma loves to reminisce about the summers she spent in the countryside.
  • Every time we meet, they reminisce about their trip to Paris.
Context #3 | Noun

memories

The act or process of recalling past experiences, events, or feelings.

Synonyms

memory, recollection, reflection, reminiscence

Examples of usage

  • Her reminiscences of her youth are filled with laughter and joy.
  • The book is a collection of his reminiscences from his time as a soldier.

Translations

Translations of the word "reminisce" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lembrar

🇮🇳 याद करना

🇩🇪 sich erinnern

🇮🇩 mengingat

🇺🇦 згадувати

🇵🇱 wspominać

🇯🇵 思い出す

🇫🇷 se souvenir

🇪🇸 recordar

🇹🇷 anımsamak

🇰🇷 회상하다

🇸🇦 يتذكر

🇨🇿 vzpomínat

🇸🇰 spomínať

🇨🇳 回忆

🇸🇮 spominjati

🇮🇸 minnast

🇰🇿 еске алу

🇬🇪 მახსოვს

🇦🇿 xatırlamaq

🇲🇽 recordar

Etymology

The word 'reminisce' originated from the Latin word 'reminisci', which means 'to remember'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The act of reminiscing has always been a way for humans to connect with their past, share stories, and preserve memories. Reminiscing is a common practice in many cultures and plays a significant role in personal and social identity.

See also: reminiscence, reminiscences, reminiscency, reminiscent, reminiscing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,750 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.