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recall

[ri-kawl, ri-kawl, ree-kawl, ree-kawl] / rɪˈkɔl, rɪˈkɔl, ˈri kɔl, ˈri kɔl /
NOUN
remembrance
Synonyms
STRONG
anamnesis memory recollection reminiscence
Antonyms
WEAK
forgetfulness restoration
NOUN
request for return
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cancellation withdrawal
STRONG
annulment nullification repeal rescission retraction revocation
WEAK
recision rescindment
Antonyms
STRONG
enactment validation
WEAK
forgetfulness restoration
VERB
remember
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 look back nail it down ring a bell strike a note think back
Antonyms
STRONG
calm fire forget kill let go repress
WEAK
restore
VERB
ask for return of offending thing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cancel dismiss suspend withdraw
STRONG
abjure annul countermand discharge dismantle disqualify forswear lift nullify recant repeal rescind retract reverse revoke unsay
WEAK
call back call in palinode take back
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow permit
STRONG
approve emphasize enforce keep pass sanction validate
WEAK
forget restore

Example Sentences

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I still recall the promise of new-millennium digital iconography, when knowledge fused with access, and posters with images of kids surfing on textbooks down the information superhighway adorned school computer rooms.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

In 2025, Ford took a $600 million charge for a fuel injector recall.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Perhaps others in the area have stumbled upon the mysterious flute man themselves, or can recall the smell of monomer from a nail salon at the Redlands Mall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"He can play a part otherwise I wouldn't have brought him," added Slot, who is set to make changes with Jeremie Frimpong and Alexis Mac Allister in line for a recall.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

I was so young, I don’t recall the particulars of it.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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