reminisce

/ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsk/; /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪs/; /riːˌmɪnɪˈskɪ/; /riːˌmɪnɪˈsɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to think or speak about past events or experiences, especially those from one’s childhood or youth

“As we sat by the fireplace, she began to reminisce about her summers spent at the beach.”

2. verb (transitive)

to cause to think or speak about past events or experiences

“The old photographs caused her to reminisce about her wedding day.”

3. noun

the act of thinking or speaking about past events or experiences

“Her reminiscence of the old days was heartwarming and nostalgic.”

Synonyms

  • hark back
  • look back
  • nostalgize
  • recall
  • remember

Antonyms

  • forget
  • overlook