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- pronunciation:
- rih
maInd
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Grammatical Patterns
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
reminds, reminding, reminded |
definition 1: |
to cause (someone) to recall something.
Remind me to stop at the store on the way home.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
]
I reminded him of his duty to his wife and children.She reminded him to take his medicine.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
]
Could you remind me how to spell his name?[verb + smby + WH/whether + infinitive
]
His wife reminded him that he had a dentist appointment in the morning.[verb + smby + (that) + clause
]
Please remind me how often I'm supposed to take these pills.[verb + smby + WH/whether/if + clause
]
- similar words:
- admonish
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definition 2: |
to cause (someone) to remember someone or something because of resemblance to or association with that person or thing.
When you smile, you remind me of your grandmother.That song reminds me of my high school days. |
related words: |
prompt |
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derivation: |
reminder (n.) |
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