reminding

VERB

awaken memories of something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admonish advise caution emphasize mention note point out prod prompt recall remember stress suggest warn

STRONG

bethink cite hint imply intimate recollect reminisce retain retrospect revive

WEAK

bring back to bring to mind call attention call to mind call up give a cue jog one's memory make one remember make one think put in mind refresh memory stir up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget ignore

Example Sentences

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"Family members must stay in the waiting room," the employee shouted through a megaphone, reminding relatives that they were lucky to be alive.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Glatzer: That’s a lot of what we’re dealing with too, is just humanizing the people who are villainized otherwise and reminding them of their own humanity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

The event’s official app will eventually start sending notifications reminding fans to stay hydrated and to seek medical attention if needed, but the water remains $4 and the free cups remain petite.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

There is a brief address from management reminding diners of the "charter" committing them to behave with respect and decorum, and then the fun begins.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

She double-checked her timetable; the brass tablet in her palm flickered, reminding her to go to the top floor of the Vision Tower to meet her class at 8:30 sharp.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton