recall
Meaning
To recall means to bring a memory or information back into one's mind or to retrieve something that has been lost or forgotten.
💡 A common mistake is confusing "recall" with "remember," as "recall" often implies a more active effort to retrieve information.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Sarah
sat
at
the
kitchen
table
and
opened
a
small
box
of
old
postcards
.
Each
card
had
a
short
note
on
the
back
,
and
she
smiled
as
she
read
them
again
.
She
tried
to
recall
where
she
had
met
each
friend
and
why
they
had
lost
touch
.
The
afternoon
light
made
the
handwriting
easy
to
see
,
and
she
slowly
remembered
small
details
about
those
days
.
When
she
finished
,
she
put
the
cards
back
carefully
and
felt
quietly
happy
.
Common Phrases
recall a memory
recall information
recall a product
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