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look back

VERB
call to mind
Synonyms
WEAK
bear in mind conjure up dig into the past have memories recall recollect refresh memory remember summon up to remember
VERB
recall
Synonyms
STRONGEST
call up cite evoke remind summon think of
STRONG
arouse awaken bethink educe elicit extract flash mind recollect reestablish reinstate reintroduce reminisce renew retain retrospect revive rouse stir waken
WEAK
bring to mind call to mind come to one flash on nail it down ring a bell strike a note think back
Antonyms
STRONG
calm fire forget kill let go repress
WEAK
restore
VERB
regret
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apologize bemoan deplore grieve lament repent
STRONG
bewail deprecate disapprove miss moan mourn repine rue weep
WEAK
be disturbed be sorry for cry over cry over spilled milk feel remorse feel sorry feel uneasy have compunctions have qualms kick oneself weep over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be happy delight praise
STRONG
approve endorse
WEAK
be content be satisfied
VERB
remember
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commemorate get learn recall recognize relive remind
STRONG
bethink cite educe elicit enshrine extract memorialize memorize mind recollect reminisce retain retrospect revive revoke treasure
WEAK
bear in mind brood over call to mind call up conjure up dig into the past dwell upon fix in the mind flash on go back have memories hold dear keep forever know by heart nail down refresh memory ring a bell strike a note summon up think back
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forget miss misunderstand
STRONG
repress
WEAK
disregard
VERB
reminisce
Synonyms
STRONGEST
remind
STRONG
bethink cite mind recall recollect remember retain retrospect review revive
WEAK
call up hark back live in the past muse over think back
Antonyms
STRONG
disregard forget ignore neglect
WEAK
repress

Example Sentences

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When I look back on the energy shocks of the 1970s, there are certainly similarities to now in terms of the physical disruption to barrels of oil and cubic feet of gas.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

As I look back on my fondest memories savoring raita, I’m reminded less of its nutritional benefits and more of its taste.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

“He knows what it’ll manifest to … you’re gonna look back 20 years from now and everyone will say every move he made was genius,” he said.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

How does it feel to look back on that early Slayyyter music to what you’re making now?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

I stared straight ahead, refusing to look back.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros