recall

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To bring something back to mind; to remember.

   I can't recall where I left my keys.

2. 2
   verb

   To order a product to be returned because of a fault.

   The company had to recall thousands of cars with faulty brakes.

3. 3
   verb

   To order someone to come back from where they have been sent.

   The ambassador was recalled to their country.

4. 4
   noun

   The ability to remember things.

   She has total recall of the entire episode.

From re- + call, probably modelled on Latin revocāre, French rappeler, English withcall.

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