remind (one) of (someone or something)

remind (one) of (someone or something)

To inspire a recollection, resemblance, or association in one's mind about someone or something. You really remind me of your father at that age—headstrong and mischievous, just like you! This town reminds me a lot of the place where I grew up. That reminds me of a funny story I heard last week.See also: of, remind

remind someone of someone or something

to bring a memory of someone or something into someone's mind. You remind me of my brother. The happy song reminded us of our cabin on the lake.See also: of, remind

remind of

v.1. To cause someone to remember something; bring to someone's mind some thought or memory: Your story reminds me of the time I went to Texas.2. To appear to someone to resemble something or someone else: That woman reminds me of my mother.See also: of, remind