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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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It stressed baby food sold in other shops remained unaffected by the recall.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Once again, news of the FSA recall had not reached Alaina, although it had been passed on to hospital doctors and local pharmacies.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Students of American history will recall an earlier incident that pitted papal and presidential authority against each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Olson, who was driving home from work in Minneapolis, didn’t recall scheduling the event and asked the bot to summarize some of his recent emails.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

I shrugged, like it was such a not-big-deal I could hardly recall.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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