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Meaning of recall
The primary meaning of the word "recall" is to bring back to one's mind or memory.
Etymology of recall
The word "recall" originated from the Old French word "recaler", which is derived from "re-" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "caler" (meaning "to call")
Historically, the word "recall" has been used since the 15th century to mean "to call back" or "to summon"
Synonyms
remember
recollect
retrieve
call back
summon
convene
assemble
gather
reunite
reassemble
regroup
revisit
reexamine
rethink
reevaluate
review
reflect
ponder
muse
ruminate
reminisce
recoup
redeem
restore
renew
revive
reactivate
reestablish
reinstall
recall
repossess
reclaim
reacquire
regain
retake
reoccupy
resume
restart
reopen
reinitiate
Definitions
- To bring back to one's mind or memory, especially something learned or experienced in the past
- To summon or call back someone or something, especially officially or formally
- To take back or withdraw something, especially a product or decision
Usage Examples
- The company had to recall all the defective products from the market
- I tried to recall the name of the book, but it slipped my mind
- The government decided to recall the ambassador from the foreign country
Antonyms
forget
overlook
ignore
neglect
disregard
omit
dismiss
reject
abandon
forgetfulness
oblivion
amnesia
carelessness
inattention
indifference
unconcern
disregard
neglectfulness
thoughtlessness
inconsideration
lack
absence