recall

verb

re·call | \ ri-ˈkȯl

recalled; recalling; recalls

Definition of recall

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : cancel, revoke

2a : to call back was recalled to active duty a pitcher recalled from the minors

b : to bring back to mind recalled seeing her somewhere before

c : to remind one of : resemble a playwright who recalls the Elizabethan dramatists

3 : restore, revive

recall

noun

re·call | \ ri-ˈkȯl

, ˈrē-ˌkȯl

Definition of recall (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a call to return a recall of workers after a layoff

2 : the right or procedure by which an official may be removed by vote of the people

3 : remembrance of what has been learned or experienced

4 : the act of revoking

5 : a public call by a manufacturer for the return of a product that may be defective or contaminated

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Other Words from recall

Verb

recallability \ ri-ˌkȯ-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē

\ noun

recallable \ ri-ˈkȯ-lə-bəl

\ adjective

recaller noun

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Verb

remember, recollect, recall, remind, reminisce mean to bring an image or idea from the past into the mind. remember implies a keeping in memory that may be effortless or unwilled. remembers that day as though it were yesterday recollect implies a bringing back to mind what is lost or scattered. as near as I can recollect recall suggests an effort to bring back to mind and often to re-create in speech. can't recall the words of the song remind suggests a jogging of one's memory by an association or similarity. that reminds me of a story reminisce implies a casual often nostalgic recalling of experiences long past and gone. old college friends like to reminisce

Examples of recall in a Sentence

Verb

She wanted to send him a letter but couldn't recall his address. I don't recall what time they said they would be here. It is important to recall that not very long ago cell phones did not exist. From what I recall, I think the library is two blocks down on the left. “The first time we met,” he recalled, “we got into a big argument.” As you may recall, we had agreed that decisions would require prior approval. “What's his address?” “I don't recall.” The ambassador was recalled from abroad. The factory is recalling all the cars because of a problem with the brakes. Officials recalled two tons of contaminated meat today.

Noun

They issued a recall of workers after the layoff. The factory has issued a recall of all cars with the defective brakes. She did mental exercises meant to improve her recall.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

The rising talent recalls singing as something that just came naturally to him. — Nick Williams, Billboard, "Listen to Queer South African Artist Nakhane's Summer of Pride Playlist," 30 Aug. 2019 Leinbach recalled the difficulty her preschooler had in bathing using traditional wash clothes and sponges, which led to the creation of the ScrubBee. — Andrew J. Campa, Burbank Leader, "Donation offers comfort, practicality for Bret Harte Elementary autistic students," 30 Aug. 2019 Swift’s new song recalls all of these examples, but puts their underlying social concerns in terms of celebrity image management. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, "Why Taylor Swift Wants to Be ‘The Man’," 29 Aug. 2019 Its texture recalls Vietnamese chao tom, shrimp paste molded around sugar cane skewers. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: At Bon Temps in Downtown L.A., the brilliant desserts are only the beginning," 29 Aug. 2019 Little recalls polishing his own football shoes the night before a game. — Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, "Broncos great Floyd Little reveled in the toughness of old-school football," 29 Aug. 2019 John Hickenlooper, former governor of Colorado who is campaigning for a U.S. Senate seat, recalls George Mitrovich offering him encouragement before Hickenlooper was elected to his first public post, mayor of Denver, almost two decades ago. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: City schools chief Cindy Marten shares a big summer vacation surprise," 28 Aug. 2019 Chimato still gets a little choked up recalling the story. — Julia Poe, Pro Soccer USA, "Orlando City forward Chris Mueller invests in, embraces fan experience," 27 Aug. 2019 The mind of a detective Kenda’s backers have noted his ability to accurately recall dozens of tiny details about decades-old cases on command. — John Wenzel, The Know, "Colorado Springs-based “Homicide Hunter” sets finale as Lt. Joe Kenda eyes next TV project," 25 Aug. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Karti moves the Madras high court to seek a recall of the LOC. — Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, "A timeline of key events that led to the arrest of India’s former finance minister," 22 Aug. 2019 But in April, Fisher-Price, the product’s largest manufacturer, issued a recall in conjunction with the CPSC for 4.7 million units of its Rock 'n Play inclined sleeper after it was associated with more than 30 infant deaths. — Washington Post, "House committee launches investigation into inclined sleepers tied to infant deaths," 14 Aug. 2019 Dole Fresh Vegetables has issued a voluntary recall for baby spinach sold in 6-ounce bags and 10-ounce clamshell containers, with the use-by date of August 5, the company said in an alert from the US Food & Drug Administration. — Hollie Silverman, CNN, "Dole recalls baby spinach over salmonella concerns," 13 Aug. 2019 Just six years ago, gun rights groups won a recall of John Morse, then-President of the Colorado Senate. — CBS News, "Colorado lawmaker wins recall fight against gun rights groups after backing "red flag" laws," 10 Aug. 2019 Cannondale has issued a voluntary recall for its CAADX cyclocross bikes over an issue with fork fractures. — Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, "Cannondale Recalls More Than 11,000 CAADX Bikes," 29 July 2019 In response to the outbreak, Pet Supplies Plus issued a recall on bulk pig ear products supplied to all of their locations, including in Texas. — Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, "Pet owners be wary: Dog treats reportedly linked to salmonella infections in Texas," 26 July 2019 In response to the outbreak, Pet Supplies Plus issued a recall July 3 for pig ears stocked in open bins because they might be contaminated with salmonella, according to the CDC. — Maria Elena Vizcaino, Dallas News, "Pet Supplies Plus recalls pig ear dog treats after possible link to salmonella outbreak," 18 July 2019 The apparel colossus had already sent the shoes to retail outlets and had to issue a quick recall. — Gary Peterson, The Mercury News, "Colin Kaepernick convinces Nike to halt production of shoe with ‘offensive’ flag," 2 July 2019

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