CEFR B2

recollect

verb

Meaning

To bring back into the mind the memory of something; to remember.

Examples

She tried to recollect where she had last seen her keys.
Can you recollect the name of the restaurant we went to last week?

Synonyms: recall, remember, remind, retrieve

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recollect (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛk.əˈlɛkt/

Definition

To bring back into the mind the memory of something; to remember.

Examples

She tried to recollect where she had last seen her keys.
Can you recollect the name of the restaurant we went to last week?
He couldn't recollect any specific events from his childhood.

How to Use recollect

recollect oneself (idiom): To regain composure or control after being surprised, shocked, or upset. — "She paused to recollect herself after receiving the bad news."
recollect + noun phrase (prepositional phrase): To remember a specific thing, person, or event. — "I can't recollect his name."
recollect + clause (prepositional phrase): To remember a fact or situation. — "Do you recollect that we agreed to meet at noon?"

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