recollection

/,rekə'lekʃn/

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Definition:

Recollection (noun): This word refers to the process of remembering something or the act of recalling information or experiences from the past. It can also mean the memory itself of those past events.

Usage Instructions:

• Recollection is often used when talking about memories or the act of remembering something specific.
• It is used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example Sentences:

1. Simple use: "My recollection of the birthday party is very clear; it was so much fun!"
2. In a more formal context: "The witness's recollection of the events was important for the investigation."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced English, you might encounter phrases like "recollection of events" or "recollection of facts," which refer to the specific memories of particular incidents or pieces of information.

Word Variants:

• Recollect (verb): This is the action of remembering something. For example, "I can’t recollect where I put my keys."
• Recollective (adjective): This describes something related to the act of recalling memories, but it is less commonly used.

Different Meanings:

While "recollection" primarily refers to memory, it can also imply a sense of nostalgia or a longing for the past when people think back to their memories fondly.

Synonyms:

Some synonyms for "recollection" include: - Memory - Remembrance - Recall - Nostalgia - Reflection

Idioms:

While there aren’t specific idioms that use "recollection," you might hear phrases like: - "To jog someone's memory" - which means to help someone remember something. - "A trip down memory lane" - which refers to recalling pleasant memories from the past.

Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific phrasal verbs that incorporate "recollection," but you might use verbs like "bring back" (e.g., "That song brings back memories") or "think back" (e.g., "I like to think back to my childhood").

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Noun

1. something recalled to the mind
2. the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort)
   • he has total recall of the episode
3. the ability to recall past occurrences

Synonyms

• recall
• reminiscence
• remembrance
• anamnesis