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."

Synonyms of recalling

Words with a similar meaning to recalling:

• remembering
• recollecting
• reminiscing
• evoking

Antonyms of recalling

Words with the opposite meaning to recalling:

• forgetting
• obliterating

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