To recall
Example: She recalls previous experiences for guidance
Definition
"To recall" means to bring a memory or information back into one's mind, often intentionally. It involves remembering something that happened in the past or retrieving knowledge stored in memory, as in the phrase "She recalls previous experiences for guidance."
Etymology
The verb "to recall" originates from the Latin word 'recallare', which means 'to call back.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages, combining 're-' (again) and 'call', reflecting the idea of calling something back into mind. Did you know? The word is also used in legal and political contexts, like recalling officials.
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"To recall" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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