recall
Translation
to remember, to order the return of, to bring back to mind
Examples
I can't recall his name.
I can't recall his name.
The company recalled the faulty cars.
The company recalled the faulty cars.
The smell of the sea recalled his childhood.
The smell of the sea recalled his childhood.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to remember (sth.) I can't recall his name.
((that...)) to remember (that...) I recall that we met last year.
((-ing)) to remember doing (sth.) I don't recall seeing him at the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remember, recollect; Antonyms: forget
Etymology
From 're-' (back, again) and 'call'. Literally 'to call back'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'calling back' a memory from your mind, or a company 'calling back' a faulty product.