recollect
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for recollect, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To bring a past memory back to mind; to remember, often with some effort.
Synonyms
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call up
call back
Antonyms
How to use recollect
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
as far as I recollect
recollect the details
Etymology
From Latin recolligere, "to gather again," from re- ("again") and colligere ("to collect, gather"). Formed the same way as "recollection."
Full origin of recollect →Frequently asked questions
What does “recollect” mean?
The word “recollect” means to bring a past memory back to mind; to remember, often with some effort. In plain terms, to remember something, especially by making an effort to recall it.
How do you pronounce “recollect”?
“Recollect” is pronounced reh-kuh-LEHKT (/ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “recollect” in a sentence?
Here is “recollect” used in a sentence: “I can't quite recollect where I left my keys.”
What part of speech is “recollect”?
“Recollect” is a verb.
Where does the word “recollect” come from?
The word “recollect” comes from Latin. From Latin recolligere, "to gather again," from re- ("again") and colligere ("to collect, gather"). Formed the same way as "recollection.".
