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reminisce
What does reminisce mean?
reminisce (verb): to talk or write about memories of the past, especially pleasant memories.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use reminisce in a sentence?
How do you pronounce reminisce?
/ˌɹɛməˈnɪs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does reminisce come from?
Back-formation from reminiscence, from Latin reminīscēns, present participle of reminīscor (“to remember”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “reminisce” mean?
to utter or repeat in a strongly rhythmical manner, especially as a group
Not quite: that's what chant means.
to clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison
Not quite: that's what illustrate means.
to talk or write about memories of the past, especially pleasant memories
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to commit (a task or responsibility) to someone, especially a subordinate
Not quite: that's what delegate means.
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