Synonyms

reminisce

American

[rem-uh-nis] / ˌrɛm əˈnɪs /

verb (used without object)

reminisced, reminiscing

to recall past experiences, events, etc.; indulge in reminiscence.

Synonyms:

muse, recollect, remember

reminisce British

/ ˌrɛmɪˈnɪs /

verb

(intr) to talk or write about old times, past experiences, etc

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Etymology

Origin of reminisce

First recorded in 1820–30; back formation from reminiscence

Example Sentences

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Over a simple acoustic backing, he reminisces about "smokey bars and cheap guitars", observing that while Liverpool is always changing, "nothing can erase the days we left behind".

From BBC

She came to visit him on his last day as a full-time midwife and reminisced about the care he provided Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry,

From BBC

As an example, he reminisced about his own first visit to Disneyland more than 40 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times

He shuffles through them, reminiscing about his parents, siblings and cousins.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearly 50 Naismith Hall of Famers were participants, and many reminisce for the documentary.

From Los Angeles Times

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