recall

verb
UK: /rɪˈkɔːl/
US: /rɪˈkɑːl/

  1. To remember something from the past.

    1. I can't recall her name right now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Do you recall seeing anyone suspicious that day near where the incident happened? [ ] [ ]

  2. To officially order someone or something to return.

    1. The ambassador was recalled to London. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company had to recall thousands of cars due to a faulty brake system after several incidents. [ ] [ ]

  3. To bring something back into your mind.

    1. She tried to recall what she had said. [ ] [ ]
    2. I was trying to recall the details of the meeting when my colleague shared her notes. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

remember recollect remind retrieve withdrawal repeal
recall noun

  1. The act of remembering something.

    1. I have no recall of the accident. [ ] [ ]
    2. His recall of the events was surprisingly accurate considering the circumstances of that day. [ ] [ ]

  2. An official order to return, or the act of remembering.

    1. The product recall cost the company millions. [ ] [ ]
    2. The prime minister demanded the ambassador's immediate recall after his controversial comments. [ ] [ ]

  3. A procedure that allows citizens to remove an elected official from office before the end of their term.

    1. There was a recall election for the governor. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movement to initiate a recall against the mayor gained significant momentum among the city residents. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "recall" in English means: To remember something from the past., To officially order someone or something to return., To bring something back into your mind..

The phonetic transcription of "recall" is /rɪˈkɔːl/ in British English and /rɪˈkɑːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recall": remember, recollect, remind, retrieve, withdrawal, repeal.

Example usage of "recall": "I can't recall her name right now.". More examples on the page.