re
co
llect
Third Person
recollects
Present Participle
recollecting
Past Tense
recollected
Past Participle
recollected
1
to bring to mind past memories or experiences
transitive
- The author's memoir helped readers recollect the historical events of that era.
- Seeing the old yearbook made her recollect the antics of her high school friends.
- The smell of fresh-baked cookies made her recollect warm moments from her childhood.
- He recollected the lessons his parents taught him when facing difficult situations.
- Upon hearing the familiar tune, they both recollected the song that played at their wedding.
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