Meaning
to cause someone to recall a memory or perceive a similarity
Primary Function
Triggering memory or association
Communicative Purpose
To prompt recall or draw a comparison
Pattern
remind; of
Core Structure
remind; of
Função primária
Triggering memory or association
Propósito comunicativo
To prompt recall or draw a comparison
Situações de gatilho
Planning, appointments, nostalgic remarks
Contextos
everyday conversations, professional settings
Padrão
remind; of
Estrutura central
remind; of
Slots de substituição
person; detail; previous experience
Colocados típicos
- suddenly
- always
- vaguely
- that reminds me of
Substituições comuns
- bring to mind
- conjure up
- evoke
Erros comuns
using 'remind someone to do' for tasks instead of 'remind of' for resemblance; omitting 'of' when referring to memory or similarity
Similar / contraste
remind about (task reminder), look like (physical resemblance)
Interferências
some languages use a single structure for both prompting a task and expressing resemblance; clarify with examples
Família do chunk
- bring to mind
- call to mind
- evoke
- ring a bell
Nuance
'remind of' is involuntary when referring to similarity or past experience, while 'remind about' signals an intentional action cue
Efeito pragmático
can be used politely to introduce related topics: 'That reminds me of a story.'
Dica de memória
You remind me of your mother.
Nota
The phrase 'remind someone of something/someone' is used to evoke a memory or draw a resemblance. It is commonly used in both everyday and professional contexts. The phrase is semi-fixed, meaning it has a set structure but can have some variations. The most common mistake is using 'remind someone to do' for tasks instead of 'remind of' for resemblance. It is important to note that 'remind of' is involuntary when referring to similarity or past experience, while 'remind about' signals an intentional action cue. The phrase can also be used politely to introduce related topics. Examples include 'That reminds me of a story' or 'You remind me of your mother.'
Upgrade path
differentiate ‘remind of’ (similarity) and ‘remind about’ (action prompt) accurately
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