Definition

To think about or talk about past experiences and events, often with a sense of nostalgia.

Example

As they sat by the fire, they began to reminisce about their childhood adventures.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Do you ever reminisce about our school days?

All the time! Those were such fun times.

Yeah, I love when we would hang out after class.

Me too! We should plan a reunion to relive some of those memories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reminisce → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "minisci" (from Latin, meaning to remember). The word means to remember again or to recall past experiences.

Memory Tip

Think of 'remembering again' — 're-' means again, and 'minisci' relates to memory.

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