remind
Translation
to remind
Examples
Please remind me to call him.
Please remind me to call him.
This song reminds me of my childhood.
This song reminds me of my childhood.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to make someone remember to do something Please remind me to buy milk.
((sb.)) ((of sth.)) to make someone think of something You remind me of my brother.
((sb.)) ((that...)) to tell someone something they have forgotten He reminded me that the meeting was on Tuesday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prompt, notify, jog one's memory
Etymology
From the prefix 're-' (again) and 'mind'. Literally 'to put in mind again'.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-mind' as putting a thought back into someone's mind.