verb

reminded

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Reminded (verb) means past tense and past participle of remind: caused someone to remember something they had to do or already knew. Example: “She reminded me to take my keys.”

verb

Past tense and past participle of remind: caused someone to remember something they had to do or already knew.

"She reminded me to take my keys."

"He reminded the committee that the deadline had already passed."

Made someone think of a person or thing because of a resemblance. Used with 'of'.

"The smell of pine reminded her of childhood holidays."

"You remind me of your father when you do that."

How to Use Reminded

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMade someone remember something.

When to use it

Neutral. Always takes a person as its object — you remind someone, you cannot 'remind a fact'.

Memory tip

Remind needs two parts: who is being reminded, and what of. 'He reminded' alone is incomplete; 'he reminded me' works.

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Easily confused with

remembered reminisced reminded of / reminded about

Common pairings

reminded me of just a reminder gently reminded reminded him to

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Etymology

From re- 'again' plus mind in the verb sense 'to bring to mind'.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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prompted nudged jogged someone's memory evoked recalled brought to mind

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Rhymes for reminded

winded minded blinded

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between remind and remember?

You remember something yourself, with no outside help. Someone else reminds you, causing you to remember. 'I remembered the meeting' is internal; 'she reminded me about the meeting' involves another person.

Is it reminded of or reminded about?

Reminded of is used for resemblance and association — this reminds me of Paris. Reminded about (or reminded to) is used for duties and appointments — remind me about the dentist, remind me to call her.

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