Synonyms for

Recollection

Verb / ˌrekʌˈlekʃʌn / Another word for recollection — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of remembering something; a memory

Synonyms & similar words

anamnesis recall reminiscence remembrance memory reminiscence remembrance recall mind retrospection anamnesis musing meditation remindful nostalgia reverie flashback thought imagination vision image picture reflection contemplation

Synonyms by register

Formal

remembrance retrieval recall memory

Informal

memory remembering mind's eye

Literary

reminiscence anamnesis

Antonyms

forgetfulness oblivion amnesia ignorance unawareness

Common collocations

  • vivid recollection
  • fond recollection
  • clear recollection
  • faint recollection
  • personal recollection
  • childhood recollection
  • flash of recollection

Word family

noun recollection
verb recollect
adjective recollective

Usage note

Recollection refers to the act or process of remembering or the thing remembered. It is often used for specific memories rather than general knowledge.

Example sentences

  1. I have a recollection of playing with my toy cars when I was little.
  2. She tried to jog his recollection by telling him about their first date.
  3. His recollection of the accident was hazy.
  4. The smell of freshly baked cookies brought back a recollection of her grandmother's kitchen.
  5. My recollection of the movie is that it was really funny.

Quotes

  • Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us.
  • The past beats inside me like a second heart.
  • The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been, and the memories we've made along the way.

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