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Retrospect

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

Definition

Retrospect means looking back on or thinking about things that happened in the past.

Synonyms & similar words

lookback review review reconsider rethink re-examine re-evaluate reassess reappraise recapitulate retrace recollect remember recall reflect contemplate ponder

Synonyms by register

Formal

reflection recollection hindsight

Informal

looking back thinking back review

Literary

reminiscence contemplation

Antonyms

foresight prospect future anticipation prevision advance

Common collocations

  • in retrospect
  • retrospect is
  • retrospect and
  • retrospect of
  • retrospect on
  • retrospectively analyze

Word family

noun retrospect
adjective retrospective
adverb retrospectively

Usage note

The phrase 'in retrospect' is the most common way to use this word. It refers to looking back on past events or situations.

Example sentences

  1. In retrospect, I should have listened to my parents' advice.
  2. She enjoyed retrospecting on her summer vacation.
  3. After a year, he retrospected the progress of his business.
  4. Retrospecting on his mistakes helped him become a better person.
  5. I often retrospected on the happy moments I spent with my friends.

Quotes

  • "In retrospect, we should have never gone to that party." - Anonymous
  • "Retrospect is a wonderful thing. It's a pity we don't see our mistakes when we make them." - Agatha Christie
  • "The art of living is looking back in retrospect and realizing what was important." - Yoko Ono

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