recalling (B1)
verb (present participle)
Pronunciation: /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
Definition
Bringing a past event, fact, or memory back into one's mind.
Examples
She had difficulty recalling the exact details of the meeting held three months ago.
Recalling his father's advice, he decided to stay calm during the heated negotiation.
The witness spent hours recalling every movement the suspect made that evening.
How to Use recalling
- recall [something] (collocation)
- To bring a specific memory to mind. — "I can clearly recall the smell of the rain on that day."
- recall [someone] doing [something] (collocation)
- To remember the specific action of another person. — "I recall him mentioning that he would be late."
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