recall

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verb

re·call ri-ˈkȯl

recalled; recalling; recalls

transitive verb

: cancel, revoke

: to call back

was recalled to active duty

a pitcher recalled from the minors

: to bring back to mind

recalled seeing her somewhere before

: to remind one of : resemble

a playwright who recalls the Elizabethan dramatists

: restore, revive

recallability

ri-ˌkȯ-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē

noun

recallable

ri-ˈkȯ-lə-bəl

adjective

recaller noun

recall

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noun

re·call ri-ˈkȯl

ˈrē-ˌkȯl

: a call to return

a recall of workers after a layoff

: the right or procedure by which an official may be removed by vote of the people

: remembrance of what has been learned or experienced

: the act of revoking

: a public call by a manufacturer for the return of a product that may be defective or contaminated

Choose the Right Synonym for recall

remember, recollect, recall, remind, reminisce mean to bring an image or idea from the past into the mind.

remember implies a keeping in memory that may be effortless or unwilled.

remembers that day as though it were yesterday

recollect implies a bringing back to mind what is lost or scattered.

as near as I can recollect

recall suggests an effort to bring back to mind and often to re-create in speech.

can't recall the words of the song

remind suggests a jogging of one's memory by an association or similarity.

that reminds me of a story

reminisce implies a casual often nostalgic recalling of experiences long past and gone.

old college friends like to reminisce

Example Sentences

Verb She wanted to send him a letter but couldn't recall his address. I don't recall what time they said they would be here. It is important to recall that not very long ago cell phones did not exist. From what I recall, I think the library is two blocks down on the left. “The first time we met,” he recalled, “we got into a big argument.” As you may recall, we had agreed that decisions would require prior approval. “What's his address?” “I don't recall.” The ambassador was recalled from abroad. The factory is recalling all the cars because of a problem with the brakes. Officials recalled two tons of contaminated meat today. Noun They issued a recall of workers after the layoff. The factory has issued a recall of all cars with the defective brakes. She did mental exercises meant to improve her recall. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The authors also recall getting panicked messages from Gwyneth Paltrow when Weinstein showed up at her Hamptons home, and being targeted by operatives from the Israeli intelligence firm Black Cube.

Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 25 Nov. 2022 The Collinses both recall a degree of FBI involvement.

David Browne, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2022 Similarly, our muscle cars and hot rods recall the halcyon days of our industrial might, as well as machismo and the glorious freedom to cut loose, burn rubber and race into the horizon.

Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2022 For those who argue that more regulation of crypto would have prevented FTX’s implosion, recall that MF Global, Lehman Brothers, and Bear Sterns were all regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Aaron Klein, Time, 22 Nov. 2022 Some recall that the weather on the night of the murders was brutal, with temperatures plunging to negative 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

CBS News, 18 Nov. 2022 Working from the variety of greens in their drapery fabric, Williams and Papadopoulos sourced paint, textiles, and decor that recall the natural world for a calming, secluded getaway.

Carisha Swanson, House Beautiful, 15 Nov. 2022 Others recall that Weinberg’s nickname in the writers room was Weinperv.

Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Nov. 2022 The gray-blue and copper pendants recall the home's exterior color and the vintage cookware on the wall.

Paige Porter Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2022

Noun

No other ground beef products are affected by the recall, H-E-B said in a news release.

Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Nov. 2022 As of Thursday, there have been no reports of injury due to products impacted by this recall, the company said.

Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2022 FedEx is one customer of GM's BrightDrop EV600 delivery vans, also affected by the recall.

PCMAG, 26 Oct. 2022 Consumers affected by the recall can visit unileverrecall.com or call 1-877-270-7412 for more information on how to receive reimbursement for these products or to ask any questions.

Allure, 25 Oct. 2022 No other Unilever products are affected by the recall.

Joseph De Avila, WSJ, 24 Oct. 2022 No other Nestlé Toll House products are affected by this recall, according to an announcement from the Food and Drug Administration.

Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Oct. 2022 No other Nestlé Toll House products are affected by the recall.

Rob Wile, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2022 Greener Pastures Market also sold Kuntry Garden eggs, which are not impacted by the recall.

Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Oct. 2022 See More

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