reminisce

[ˌreməˈnɪs]

reminisce Definition

to talk or think about past experiences, especially enjoyable ones.

Using reminisce: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reminisce" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We spent the evening reminiscing about our school days.

  • Example

    She reminisced about her time in Paris.

  • Example

    He sat alone, reminiscing on his past achievements.

reminisce Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reminisce

Phrases with reminisce

  • reminisce about/over something

    to talk or think about past experiences, especially enjoyable ones

    Example

    They spent hours reminiscing over old photographs.

  • to talk or think about past experiences, especially enjoyable ones, with someone else

    Example

    She loved to reminisce with her sister about their childhood.

  • to talk or think about a time in the past when things were perceived to be better

    Example

    My grandparents often reminisce about the good old days when life was simpler.

Origins of reminisce

from Latin 're-', meaning 'back' + 'minisci', meaning 'to remember'

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Summary: reminisce in Brief

The verb 'reminisce' [ˌreməˈnɪs] means to talk or think about past experiences, especially enjoyable ones. It is often used in phrases like 'reminisce about/over something' and 'reminisce with somebody.' The term is derived from Latin 're-' meaning 'back' and 'minisci' meaning 'to remember.'

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