What is Remind? How to use Remind in English and practice exercises with answers

Synonyms of Remind in English

Meaning

Example

Jog someone’s memory

cause someone to remember something suddenly

They showed her a picture to jog her memory of the night the crime happened. 

Prompt

to help someone, especially an actor, to remember what they were going to say or do

Harry was too nervous to speak and had to be prompted.

Bring to mind

to make you remember something

That song brings to mind Anna’s first date. 

Call to mind

to remember something

Martin couldn’t call to mind where he had seen her before.

Put someone in mind of something/ someone 

to cause someone to remember something

Jenny usually puts her son in mind of his fatherland.

Evoke 

to cause something to be remembered or expressed

The music evoked memories of Anna’s youth. 

Remember

to be able to bring a piece of information back into your mind, or to keep a piece of information in your memory

Do you remember when her birthday was?

Recall

to bring the memory of a past event into your mind, and often to give a description of what you remember

I don't recall arranging a time to meet. 

Recollect

to remember something

I didn't recollect having seen him. 

Come back

to remember something you had previously forgotten

I forgot his name but it's just come back to me. 

The structure of Remind in English

Structure

Usage

Example

S + Remind + O + to V

The structure Remind + to V is used to remind someone to do something they have forgotten.

• Please remind Peter to close the window. 

• Jane  reminds Hanna to do her homework. 

S + Remind + O + that + S + V

The structure Remind combined with a clause is used to remind someone about a fact or an event.

• Harry reminded Anna that she has an exam tomorrow. 

• John reminded Jane that she should take the raincoat outside. 

S + Remind + O + about + sth/ Ving

The structure Remind + About is used to describe something that has not happened yet, a task, an activity that needs to be performed, or something that needs to be paid attention to.

• The teacher reminds Harry about doing his homework. 

• I did not remind Kathy about the foods in the car. 

S + Remind + O  + of + sth/ sb/ Ving

The structure Remind + Of is used to talk about something that makes someone recall past events or remember someone or something.

• Sara reminds me of her late aunt. 

• The girls reminded Kathy of her time as a student. 

May I Remind

The structure Remind combined with "May" is used to politely remind someone. Used with a stranger for the first time, or with a group of people or customer service.

• May I remind all passengers that the flight is about to depart. 

• May I remind Martin not to forget his luggage.

Distinguish Remind and Remember

Remind

Remember

Similarities

Both Remind and Remember are used to recall something.

Differences

• To make someone aware of something forgotten or possibly forgotten, or to bring back a memory to someone.

• Remind someone to do something means “to remind someone to do something so that they don't forget to do it.”

• To be able to bring a piece of information back into your mind, or to keep a piece of information in your memory.

• "Remember + to-infinitive" means "don't forget to do something."

• "Remember + V-ing" means "to recall something we did or that happened in the past."

• Use the structure "remember + object + to" when you want to send greetings to someone.

Example

• That song always reminds me of the time I fell in love with a Japanese girl. 

• Jack’s probably forgotten he was supposed to be here at 8. Shall I ring him and remind him?

• I will always remember Anna. She has helped me so much. 

• Remember to save your paper often, just in case your computer crashes. 

• I remember meeting Hana once. It must have been about five years ago. 

• Remember me to your parents when you see them. 

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

1. about

2. about

3. of

4. about

5. of

1. Remind

2. Remembered

3. Reminds

4. Reminded

5. Remembers