reminds
Translation
causes to remember, makes aware of
Examples
He reminds me of his father.
He reminds me of his father.
The alarm reminds her to take her medicine.
The alarm reminds her to take her medicine.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((of sth.)) to make (sb.) remember (sth.) He reminds me of his father.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to tell (sb.) not to forget to do (sth.) The alarm reminds her to take her medicine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prompt, jog one's memory; Antonyms: forget
Etymology
From the prefix 're-' (again) and 'mind'. Literally 'to bring to mind again'.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-mind' as 'putting something back in your mind'. 'Reminds' is the third-person singular present form.