1cause (someone) to remember someone or something:he would have forgotten my birthday if you hadn’t reminded him [with object and direct speech]:‘You had an accident,’ he reminded her
(remind someone of) cause someone to think of (something) because of a resemblance:his impassive, fierce stare reminded her of an owl
2cause (someone) to fulfil an obligation or to take note of something: [with object and clause]:the barman reminded them that singing was not permitted [with object and infinitive]:she reminded me to be respectful
