English

recall

ɹɪˈkɔl, rɪˈkɔl, ɹiˈkɔl, ɹɪˈkɔːl, ˈɹiˌkɔl, ˈɹiːkɔːl, ˈriː.kɑːl
Meaning: to remember something from the past
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: rɪˈkɔl, ɹiˈkɔl, ɹɪˈkɔːl, ˈɹiˌkɔl, ˈɹiːkɔːl, ˈriː.kɑːl

Listen to pronunciation

Show inflections Hide inflections

Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base recall
3rd person singular present recalls
Present participle recalling
Past recalled
Will future will recall
Going-to future going to recall
Imperative negative don't recall / do not recall

Example sentences

I can't recall exactly where I left my keys.
The car manufacturer recalled thousands of vehicles due to a safety issue.
The car manufacturer recalled thousands of vehicles due to a safety issue.
The car was recalled due to a serious safety defect.
The car was recalled due to a serious safety defect.
The company had to recall thousands of cars due to faulty brakes.
The company had to recall thousands of cars due to faulty brakes.
The company recalled the car due to its defective brakes.
The company recalled the car due to its defective brakes.

Usage Notes

Often used for bringing a memory back into one's mind. Can be used transitively with an object or with a clause.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, JLPT, Kanji Kentei, and media packs, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Sign Up

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, and hangul to advanced grammar, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English learners.