Recall Definition
recall
- noun
- a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)
- a call to return; "the recall of our ambassador"
- a bugle call that signals troops to return
- the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort); "he has total recall of the episode"
- the act of removing an official by petition
- verb
- recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection; "I can't remember saying any such thing"; "I can't think what her last name was"; "can you remember her phone number?"; "Do you remember that he once loved you?"; "call up memories"
- go back to something earlier; "This harks back to a previous remark of his"
- call to mind; "His words echoed John F. Kennedy"
- summon to return; "The ambassador was recalled to his country"; "The company called back many of the workers it had laid off during the recession"
- cause one's (or someone else's) thoughts or attention to return from a reverie or digression; "She was recalled by a loud laugh"
- make unavailable; bar from sale or distribution; "The company recalled the product when it was found to be faulty"
- cause to be returned; "recall the defective auto tires"; "The manufacturer tried to call back the spoilt yoghurt"
"Recall" in song lyrics
See how recall is used in real songs:
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"Soon you'll be in denial, and you're not gonna recall"
The Arsonists — Lunchroom Take-Out -
"And now, I can't recall"
Erykah Badu — 20 Feet Tall -
"I'll give ya two seconds, you can't recall"
Big Shug — Exposed
Words that rhyme with recall
Usage tips for "recall"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "recall" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for recall to find words that pair well.