recollect
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
We made a registry to allow our friends and family to help us recollect the basics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
Those are words that penetrate, ones that recollect certain names and call forth our senses.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
I recollect that my mother left her jewelry box and its contents to me.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025
"I'd consider it a good day if I go home and don't recollect any kind of aggressive behaviour towards the learner driver sat next to me," she says.
From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025
It was a snowy day, I recollect, and you could not go out of doors.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Vocabulary lists containing recollect
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Unit 2: Pivotal Words and Phrases
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Vocabulary: A Rapper's Delight!
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
