Cool MateReminds vs Suggest
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Reminds
Top 2,000 (common)
Suggest
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
Most common: Suggest
| Reminds | Suggest | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //rɪˈmaɪnd//🇺🇸 //rɪˈmaɪnd// | 🇬🇧 /["/səˈdʒest/","/səˈdʒests/","/səˈdʒestɪd/","/səˈdʒestɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səˈdʒest//səɡˈdʒest/","/səˈdʒests//səɡˈdʒests/","/səˈdʒestɪd//səɡˈdʒestɪd/","/səˈdʒestɪŋ//səɡˈdʒestɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | To make someone think about something again. | To show an idea or recommendation to someone |
| Example | She reminds me of my sister when she smiles. | I would like to suggest a new approach to the project. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | A2 |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | remind someone of something, remind someone to do something, constantly remind, clearly remind, gently remind | highly, strongly, tentatively, seem reasonable to, be far-fetched to, seem far-fetched to, as, for, to, can I suggest…, I suggest…, I would suggest…, certainly, clearly, strongly, seem to, be meant to, highly, strongly, tentatively, seem reasonable to, be far-fetched to, seem far-fetched to, as, for, to, can I suggest…, I suggest…, I would suggest… |
| Antonyms | forgets, ignores, dismisses | discourage, dissuade |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'remember' - 'remind' requires a subject for the action., Omitting the 'of' after 'remind' - the correct phrase is 'remind someone of something'. | 'Suggesting to' someone instead of 'suggesting that' someone do something., Using 'suggest' with a gerund instead of a noun clause., Confusing 'suggest' with 'recommend'. |
| Usage notes | Used when you want someone to remember something. It's neutral and can fit in both formal and informal contexts. | Common in suggestions and advice. Suitable in most contexts, from casual conversations to professional settings. Avoid using in very formal writing, opt for 'propose' instead. |
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Frequently asked questions: Reminds vs Suggest
What's the difference between Reminds and Suggest?
Reminds: To make someone think about something again. Suggest: To show an idea or recommendation to someone
Which is more common: Reminds and Suggest?
Suggest is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Reminds: She reminds me of my sister when she smiles. Suggest: I would like to suggest a new approach to the project.
Can I use Reminds and Suggest interchangeably?
Not always. Reminds and Suggest are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.