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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    remember retrieve recollect call back summon convene gather assemble reunite reassemble regain repossess reclaim recover restore revive renew reconsider rethink review reflect ruminate ponder muse reminisce invoke summon cite quote reference allude mention hint suggest imply indicate remind notify inform alert warn advise caution instruct direct command order demand request appeal petition solicit invite bid propose recommend suggest propose nominate appoint elect choose select pick summon call beckon signal gesture wave notify alert warn caution advise instruct guide lead direct conduct manage oversee supervise.

    Meaning of Recall

    The primary meaning of the word "recall" is to bring back to one's mind or memory.

    Definitions

    • To bring back to one's mind or memory, especially a piece of information or a past event
    • To summon or order someone to return, typically from a foreign country or a place of work
    • To officially cancel or reverse a decision, especially one that has been made by a government or other authority
    • To remove a product from sale or use, typically because it is defective or unsafe

    Etymology of Recall

    The word "recall" comes from the Old French word "recaler", which means "to call back", and is derived from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "calare" or "vocare" (meaning "to call")
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially to mean "to call back" or "to summon", and later to acquire its modern meanings related to memory, decision-making, and product safety

    Example Uses

    • I tried to recall the name of the book, but it slipped my mind
    • The company has issued a recall of all its products that contain the defective part
    • The government has recalled its ambassador from the foreign country due to the diplomatic crisis
    • She had to recall the entire staff to discuss the new policy

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    forget ignore neglect overlook disregard dismiss reject omit exclude leave abandon relinquish surrender forget omit ignore neglect disregard overlook dismiss reject exclude leave abandon relinquish surrender remember memorize learn commit retain preserve conserve maintain keep save store hold.

    Related Nouns

    memory mind brain thought idea concept notion recollection remembrance reminiscence nostalgia sentiment feeling emotion sensation perception awareness consciousness attention focus concentration recall retrieval recovery restoration revival renewal reconsideration reevaluation review reflection rumination pondering musing reminiscing.

    Related Verbs

    remember retrieve recollect call summon convene gather assemble reunite reassemble regain repossess reclaim recover restore revive renew reconsider rethink review reflect ruminate ponder muse reminisce invoke summon cite quote reference allude mention hint suggest imply indicate remind notify inform alert warn advise caution instruct direct command order demand request appeal petition solicit invite bid propose recommend suggest propose nominate appoint elect choose select pick.

    Related Adjectives

    memorable memorable recollective reminiscent nostalgic sentimental emotional sensational perceptual aware conscious attentive focused concentrated retrieved recovered restored revived renewed reconsidered reevaluated reviewed reflective ruminative pensive musing reminiscent nostalgic memorable recollective reminiscent sentimental emotional sensational perceptual aware conscious attentive focused concentrated.