Recall

Pronunciation: /ˈriːˌkɔːl/

Recall (verb)

  1. To bring a past event or fact back to your mind.
  2. To ask someone to come back or return to a place.
  3. To take back a product because of a problem or defect.

Examples

  • She can recall every detail of the event.
  • He tried to recall the name of the restaurant.

Common collocations: vividly recall, recall a memory, recall troops, recall an employee, recall a product

Recall (noun)

  1. The ability to remember information or experiences.
  2. An action to take back a product due to safety issues.

Examples

  • Her recall of historical facts is impressive.
  • He has a remarkable recall for names.

Synonyms of Recall

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Recall

  • when discussing memory or recollection