Pronunciation

/rɪˈkɒlɪkt/

Definitions

Noun

• A verb meaning to remember or recall something from one’s memory. “Recollecting old memories brought a smile to her face.”
• Sometimes used as a noun to refer to the act of remembering or the ability to do so. “His recollection of the event was vivid.”

Verb

• To remember or recall something after some time has passed. “I tried to recollect the name of the song I had heard earlier.”
• To gather one’s thoughts before speaking. “Take a moment to recollect yourself before answering.”

Phrases

• “Recall something” means to bring back to one’s mind.
• “Recollecting details” implies the process of remembering specific facts or events.
• “Lost in thought, he was trying to recollect his train schedule.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her recollection of her childhood home was filled with nostalgia.”
• Verb: “After a long pause, he finally recollected the correct answer.”
• As a verb: “I need you to recollect the instructions for assembling the furniture.”

Synonyms

• Remember
• Retrieve
• Recall
• Recall
• Reproduce
• Call to mind
• Bring to mind

Antonyms

• Forget
• Lose track of
• Misplace