The difference in meaning between remember and remind can sometimes cause confusion.
Remember means to have a memory, to keep a memory. In other words it means 'not to forget'.
Do you remember the name of the book? Yes, but I don't remember the author's name. – ( I do not have the memory)
Remember to feed the cat. (don’t forget)
Remind means causes someone to think of something/make someone remember something they have forgotten.
The smell of the sea reminds me of my childhood. I grew up near the sea.
Peter reminds me of my brother. They look so alike.
Remind me to book a table for tomorrow. I might forget.
I reminded John that we had already agreed on a venue for the conference.
Look at this conversation. Note the difference between remember and remind.
John to Peter: Remember it is Sarah's birthday tomorrow.
Peter to John: Thanks for reminding me. I totally forgot.
John to Peter: How long have you two been together? Don't tell me you can’t remember that either.
Peter to John: Very funny. Of course I remember. You remind me of my sister, always picking on me.
Lesson by Tristan, teacher at EC Malta English school
Complete the following with 'remember' or 'remind':
