What is the difference between remember and remind?

Remember vs Remind

Remember = your brain keeps/recalls it (I remember my first day). Remind = something/someone helps you remember (remind me to call her).

The one-line answer

Remember = your brain keeps/recalls it (I remember my first day). Remind = something/someone helps you remember (remind me to call her).

remember

verb

to keep information in your memory or bring it back yourself

I remember my first English lesson.
Please remember to lock the door.
Do you remember her name?

remind

verb

to help someone remember; also 'remind of' = makes you think of

Remind me to buy milk tomorrow.
This song reminds me of my childhood.
She reminded him about the meeting.

Memory trick

Remember happens INSIDE your head alone. Remind comes from OUTSIDE — a person, a note, a smell triggers it. 'You remind me of my sister' = you make me think of her.

Remember vs Remind: Test yourself

Question 1 of 2

This photo ___ me of our trip to Egypt.