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reminisce vs remember

remember vs reminisce

reminisce and remember both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reminisce No No Yes No
remember No No Yes No
As verbs, remember is a hypernym of reminisce; that is, remember is a word with a broader meaning than reminisce:
  • reminisce: recall the past
  • remember: recapture the past; indulge in memories
Other hypernyms of reminisce include think back.
reminisce (verb) remember (verb)
recall the past recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
keep in mind for attention or consideration
recapture the past; indulge in memories
exercise, or have the power of, memory
call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony
mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship
mention favorably, as in prayer
show appreciation to
Difference between reminisce and remember

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