remind (someone) of

phrase

1
: to cause (someone) to remember (something)
I reminded him of his promise to help me.
This song reminds me of our wedding day.
2
: to cause (someone) to think of (a similar person or thing)
He reminds me of my uncle.
This painting reminds me of a picture I saw at the Metropolitan Museum.

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“Remind (someone) of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remind%20%28someone%29%20of. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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