Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recollect
verb
/ˌrɛkəˈlɛkt/
Definition
To remember or recall something from the past.
Examples
- She tried to recollect the details of the conversation.
- He couldn’t recollect where he had left his keys.
- After some time, she was able to recollect her childhood memories.
Meaning
Recollecting involves bringing back memories or thoughts into conscious awareness.
Synonyms
- remember
- recall
- retrieve
- reflect