bring to mind

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: recall

These events bring to mind another time in history.

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14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bring to mind was in the 14th century

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“Bring to mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20to%20mind. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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