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put someone in mind of

idiom
Meaning

To remind someone of; to inspire a mental image or awareness of; to cause thoughts concerning.


Examples
SIMPLE

This song puts me in mind of my childhood home.

CONTEXTUAL

The way he speaks and gestures puts me in mind of his father, whom I knew years ago.

COMPLEX

The stark, desolate landscape of the moorland put me in mind of the haunting descriptions found in classic gothic literature.

Anchors to
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  2. 02

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    To hold (something) in the memory; to remember; also, to be mindful of or pay attention to (something); to consider; to note.

  3. 03

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  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  6. 06

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  7. 07

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  8. 08

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Last updated April 17, 2026