recollect

[ˌrɛkəˈlɛkt]

recollect Definition

to remember something; to recall something.

Using recollect: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recollect" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I can't recollect where I put my keys.

• Example

  I vaguely recollect meeting him before.

• Example

  She tried to recollect the details of the conversation.

• Example

  I'm sorry, I don't recollect his name.

recollect Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for recollect

• remember
• recall
• retrieve

Phrases with recollect

• recollect oneself

  to calm down and regain composure after a shock or surprise

  Example

  After hearing the news, she took a moment to recollect herself before speaking.

• recollect one's thoughts

  to pause and think carefully before continuing to speak or act

  Example

  He paused for a moment to recollect his thoughts before answering the question.

• recollect the past

  to remember or think about events or experiences from the past

  Example

  As she grew older, she began to spend more time recollecting the past.

Origins of recollect

from Latin 're-' meaning 'again' + 'collectus' meaning 'gathered'

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Summary: recollect in Brief

'Recollect' [ˌrɛkəˈlɛkt] is a verb that means to remember or recall something. It is often used in phrases like 'recollect oneself' and 'recollect one's thoughts' to describe taking a moment to pause and think carefully. 'Recollect' is a formal word that can be replaced with 'remember' or 'recall.'