Synonyms for

Reminded

Verb / ri:ˈmaɪndɪd / Another word for reminded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to cause someone to remember something; to make someone think about something again

Synonyms & similar words

cue prompt remind prompted nudged hinted advised suggested alerted recalled recollected evoked summoned awakened revived refreshed rekindled

Synonyms by register

Formal

recalled prompted apprised admonished

Informal

jogged my memory made me think of brought to mind put me in mind of

Literary

evoked conjured

Antonyms

forgot ignored disregarded neglected overlooked dismissed

Common collocations

  • reminded me of
  • reminded him of
  • reminded her of
  • reminded them of
  • reminded me that
  • reminded me to
  • reminded me again

Word family

noun reminder
verb remind
adjective remindful

Usage note

The verb 'remind' is often followed by 'of' when referring to a similarity or memory, and by 'to' when indicating a task or action.

Example sentences

  1. My teacher reminded us to hand in our homework.
  2. I reminded my brother to clean his room.
  3. My mom reminded me to brush my teeth before bed.
  4. The alarm clock reminded me it was time to wake up.
  5. He reminded his friend about the upcoming party.

Quotes

  • I've always been reminded that my bloodline is both royal and rogue.
  • The best revenge is massive success. -Frank Sinatra
  • We are reminded that, in the fleeting time we have on this Earth, what matters is not wealth, or status, or power, or fame, but rather how well we have loved and what small part we have played in bettering the lives of others. -Barack Obama

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