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muse,recollect,retrospect

recall, forget, overlook, ignore

Communication and Expression, Discovery and Exploration, Recollect and Ruminate, Middle School 7, History and Nostalgia

daydream,memorize,recall,remember,remind,review

reminisce

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How to pronounce reminisce (audio)

Dictionary definition of reminisce

To indulge in past experiences that you remember with fondness.
"Her grandfather liked to reminisce about his time in the military."

Detailed meaning of reminisce

It can refer to the act of recalling or reliving past memories, or to the act of sharing those memories with others. The term can also be used more broadly to describe a state of mind or emotion characterized by a longing or desire to return to the past. In general, reminiscing involves reflecting on or recalling past experiences or events, often with a sense of nostalgia or longing.

Example sentences containing reminisce

1. We often reminisce about our childhood adventures.
2. Let's reminisce about the good old days.
3. I like to reminisce about my favorite vacation.
4. As we sat by the fireplace, we began to reminisce about our college days.
5. Whenever I see an old photograph, I reminisce about the memories it holds.
6. We used to sit on the porch and reminisce about our first dates.

History and etymology of reminisce

The verb 'reminisce' has its etymological roots in Latin, specifically from the word 'reminisci,' which means 'to remember' or 'to recall.' This Latin term is a combination of 're,' indicating 'again,' and 'minisci,' derived from 'mens,' meaning 'mind.' Therefore, 'reminisci' literally means 'to remember again.' As the word journeyed through languages and cultures, it retained its essence of revisiting or recalling past experiences and memories, often with a sense of fondness or nostalgia. Today, when we use the term 'reminisce,' we invoke its Latin origins, highlighting the act of indulging in the past through the lens of memory and reflection.

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Further usage examples of reminisce

1. The family gathered around the dinner table to reminisce about their shared experiences.
2. Every time I visit my grandparents, we reminisce about the past.
3. They would often reminisce about the summer they spent in Europe.
4. I sometimes take a walk in the park to reminisce about my childhood adventures.
5. The elderly couple loves to sit on the bench and reminisce about their life together.
6. She would often reminisce about her time spent as a teacher.
7. We sat around the campfire, sharing stories and reminiscing about past camping trips.
8. During the family reunion, they would reminisce about their ancestors and heritage.
9. The old friends gathered to reminisce about their shared experiences.
10. As they flipped through the photo album, they reminisced about their wedding day.
11. The song playing on the radio made her reminisce about her high school prom.
12. The old neighborhood still held many memories that made her reminisce.
13. They would often sit on the porch swing and reminisce about their first meeting.
14. As the siblings sorted through their childhood toys, they reminisced about their favorite games.

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