B1verb 1K

Remind

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈmaɪnd/","/rɪˈmaɪndz/","/rɪˈmaɪndɪd/","/rɪˈmaɪndɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈmaɪnd/","/rɪˈmaɪndz/","/rɪˈmaɪndɪd/","/rɪˈmaɪndɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Remind

to help somebody remember something, especially something important that they must do

In simple words: to help someone remember something

Remind in a sentence

• Please remind me to call my mom later.
• Can you remind John about the meeting tomorrow?
• She always reminds me of my childhood.
• The smell of fresh cookies reminded him of home.
• I will remind you to pick up the groceries.

How to use Remind

Use 'remind' when you want to make someone aware of something they may have forgotten. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in very casual or playful situations.

Grammar pattern

remind + object + of + something

Memory hint

Think of 'remind' as 're-mind'—replacing or refreshing someone's mind about a memory.

Related words

Collocations with Remind

• forcefully
• forcibly
• strongly
• not have to
• not need to
• serve to
• about
• of
• keep reminding somebody

Synonyms for Remind

• alert
• notify
• provoke
• call to mind
• bring to attention

Opposites of Remind

• forget
• neglect

Common mistakes with Remind

• Confused with 'remember' - 'remind' requires an object.
• Incorrect preposition - remember to use 'of' after 'remind'.

Frequently asked questions about Remind

What does Remind mean?

to help someone remember something

What is the definition of Remind?

to help somebody remember something, especially something important that they must do

How do you use Remind in a sentence?

Please remind me to call my mom later.

Can you give another example of Remind?

Can you remind John about the meeting tomorrow?

What are synonyms for Remind?

Common alternatives include alert, notify, provoke, call to mind, bring to attention.

What is the opposite of Remind?

Opposite meanings include forget, neglect.

What words go with Remind?

It commonly pairs with forcefully, forcibly, strongly, not have to, not need to, serve to, about, of, keep reminding somebody.

What are common mistakes when using Remind?

Confused with 'remember' - 'remind' requires an object. Incorrect preposition - remember to use 'of' after 'remind'.

How do you pronounce Remind?

US: /["/rɪˈmaɪnd/","/rɪˈmaɪndz/","/rɪˈmaɪndɪd/","/rɪˈmaɪndɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈmaɪnd/","/rɪˈmaɪndz/","/rɪˈmaɪndɪd/","/rɪˈmaɪndɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Remind?

Use 'remind' when you want to make someone aware of something they may have forgotten. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in very casual or playful situations.

What CEFR level is Remind?

"Remind" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.