Recall to mind Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹiˌkɔɫ/, /ɹɪˈkɔɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈmaɪnd
ri-KAWL tuh MYND
rɪˈkɔːl/ /tˈuː/ /mˈaɪnd
ri-KAWL t-OO MYND
Definition
To remember something or think of it again, especially something from the past.
Usage & Nuances
Semi-formal and a bit literary; often used in writing or formal speech. More common synonyms are 'remember' or 'recall'. Typically followed by what is remembered (e.g., 'recall to mind a face'). Avoid using it in very casual speech.
Spanish: recordar - traer a la mentePortuguese (BR): lembrar - trazer à mentePortuguese (PT): recordar - trazer à menteChinese (Simplified): 回想起 - 想起Chinese (Traditional): 回想起 - 想起Hindi: याद करना - याद में लानाArabic: تذكّر - استحضر في الذهنBengali: মনেপড়া - স্মরণ করাRussian: вспомнить - припомнитьJapanese: 思い出す - 思い起こすVietnamese: nhớ lại - hồi tưởngKorean: 떠올리다 - 회상하다Turkish: hatırlamak - aklına getirmekUrdu: یاد کرنا - ذہن میں لاناIndonesian: mengingat kembali - mengenang
Example Sentences
She tried to recall to mind his name.
basic
Can you recall to mind what he said?
basic
He could not recall to mind the date.
basic
Suddenly, I recall to mind a funny story from school.
natural
Whenever I see that song, I recall to mind my childhood.
natural
I couldn't recall to mind where I parked my car last night.
natural