Use 'remind' to indicate that someone has reminded someone else to do something. Use the phrasal verb 'remind of' to indicate that someone or something else reminds you of someone or something else.

 

Jane reminded me to get him something for his birthday.

She reminded me of my sister.

 

Important Note: 'Remind' always takes an object.

 

Verb Forms: Remind - Reminded - Reminded - Reminding

 

'Remember' is used when a person remembers to do something on his or her own. 'Remember' is also used to express recollections of a past event.

 

I remembered to post the letters.

I remember studying all night long for exams.

 

Important Note:'Remember + Infinitive (to do)' refers to someone who remembers to do something. 'Remember + Gerund (ing form)' refers to a memory of a past event.

 

Verb Forms: Remember - Remembered - Remembered - Remembering