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reminisce

rehm-uh-NIHS

Reminisce (verb) means to think or talk fondly about memories from the past. Example: “The old friends spent the evening reminiscing about their school days.”

verb

To think or talk fondly about memories from the past.

"The old friends spent the evening reminiscing about their school days."

How to use reminisce

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLooking back and enjoying old memories, usually out loud with someone else.

Common pairings

reminisce about sit and reminisce

Word forms

reminisced past tense, reminisces plural, reminisces singular

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Etymology

A back-formation from "reminiscence," ultimately from Latin reminisci ("to remember").

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for reminisce

capisce

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reminisce” mean?

The word “reminisce” means to think or talk fondly about memories from the past. In plain terms, looking back and enjoying old memories, usually out loud with someone else.

How do you pronounce “reminisce”?

“Reminisce” is pronounced rehm-uh-NIHS (/ˌɹɛm.əˈnɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “reminisce” in a sentence?

Here is “reminisce” used in a sentence: “The old friends spent the evening reminiscing about their school days.”

What part of speech is “reminisce”?

“Reminisce” is a verb.

Where does the word “reminisce” come from?

The word “reminisce” comes from Latin. A back-formation from "reminiscence," ultimately from Latin reminisci ("to remember").

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