remind

Etymology

From mid 17th century, equivalent to re- +‎ mind (“to remember”). Probably suggested by obsolete rememorate with the same sense.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɹəˈmaɪnd/, /ɹɪˈmaɪnd/
• Hyphenation: re‧mind
• Rhymes: -aɪnd

Verb

remind (third-person singular simple present reminds, present participle reminding, simple past and past participle reminded)

1. To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).
   • 1849, Charlotte Brontë, Shirley, ch. 3:

     I am aware, reader, and you need not remind me, that it is a dreadful thing for a parson to be warlike.

   • 1915, Joseph Conrad, Victory: An Island Tale, "Author's Note":

     His eyes were green and every cat I see to this day reminds me of the exact contour of his face.

Anagrams

• Minder, minder