recalling
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.thinking about or describing a memory from the past.
v.the act of retrieving information or events from memory. Often used in the continuous form to describe the process of narration.
Simple“Recalling his childhood always makes him feel a bit nostalgic.”
In context“Recalling the events of that night proved difficult for the witness, who had been in a state of extreme shock at the time.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.ordering the return of a product because it is broken or dangerous.
v.the process of officially summoning back a defective or hazardous product from the market.
Simple“The company is recalling thousands of cars due to a brake problem.”
In context“Recalling the contaminated batch immediately was the only way for the manufacturer to prevent a widespread public health crisis.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the ability or act of bringing a memory into your mind.
n.the cognitive process of memory retrieval. Uncountable when referring to the faculty of memory; countable when referring to a specific instance.
Simple“His quick recalling of facts helped him win the quiz show.”
In context“The patient showed significant improvement in the recalling of recent events following the new course of treatment.”
Synonyms