remind
5 synonyms for remind, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make someone remember something, or to bring something back to their mind.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use remind
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
remind someone of
remind someone to
gentle reminder
Etymology
From re- + mind, in the sense "to remember" — first used in the 1600s.
Full origin of remind →Frequently asked questions
What does “remind” mean?
The word “remind” means to make someone remember something, or to bring something back to their mind. In plain terms, prompting someone to remember something, or making them think of it.
How do you pronounce “remind”?
“Remind” is pronounced ruh-MYND (/ɹəˈmaɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “remind” in a sentence?
Here is “remind” used in a sentence: “Can you remind me to call the dentist tomorrow?”
What part of speech is “remind”?
“Remind” is a verb.
Where does the word “remind” come from?
The word “remind” dates back to around 1600. From re- + mind, in the sense "to remember" — first used in the 1600s.
Is “remind” a common word?
“Remind” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between remind and remember?
You remember something yourself, but you remind someone else — to remind is to make another person remember. A common learner mistake is writing "I remind that..."; the verb needs an object, as in "Remind me to call" or "That reminds me of home."
Do you say "remind me of" or "remind me about"?
Use "remind someone of" for resemblance or association: "She reminds me of my sister." Use "remind someone about" — or "remind someone to do something" — for tasks and appointments: "Remind me about the meeting" or "Remind me to send the report."
Can you use remind without an object?
No. "Remind" always needs a person as its object — you remind someone, remind them to do something, or remind them of or about something. "He reminded to lock the door" is incorrect; English requires "He reminded me to lock the door."
What is the difference between remind and recall?
To recall is to bring something back to your own mind — a slightly formal synonym of remember. To remind is to cause someone else to remember, so the two verbs describe opposite directions of the same act of memory.
