Reminisce

usgb/ˌremɪˈnɪs/
verb

To remember and think about the past, often with happiness.

Peter sat on the park bench, reminiscing about the good times he had spent with his friends as a child.
Visual representation of "reminisce" - To remember and think about the past, often with happiness

Often appears as...

  • reminisce about
  • reminisce on
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Positive Nostalgia

Use 'reminisce' when sharing happy moments from the past, expressing warmth and fondness.

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Grandma would often reminisce about her summer vacations at the lake.
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Personal Connection

'Reminisce' often shows a personal or emotional connection to the memories being discussed.

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As we looked through the old photos, we couldn't help but reminisce.
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Contemplative Mood

'Reminisce' suggests a thoughtful, reflective mood, maybe even leading to storytelling.

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Around the campfire, we all started to reminisce about our childhood pranks.
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