recall
verb (recall, recalls, recalled, recalling); noun (recall, a recall)
Everyday
- To recall means to remember something from the past. tree →
- To recall someone means to order them to come back («The ambassador was recalled»). tree →
- A recall is when a company asks people to return a product because it is faulty or unsafe. tree →
- Recall is the ability to remember («good recall»). tree →
- To recall someone can also mean to bring them back to life. tree →
In the lessons
In school «recall» questions ask pupils to remember facts they have learned (times tables, spellings, key words); «recall» is a common word in tests and instructions. In everyday life and safety, product recalls warn families to stop using unsafe toys, food or car seats. Phrases: «as far as I can recall», «instant recall», «product recall», «recall facts».
Examples
- Can you recall the name of your first teacher? tree →
- Recall your times tables as fast as you can. tree →
- I don't recall seeing him at school today. tree →
- The company recalled the toy because small parts could break off. tree →
- There was a recall on the peanut butter. tree →
- As far as I can recall, the shop opens at nine. tree →
- The story's hero suddenly recalled the secret password. tree →
- He has amazing recall for football scores. tree →
- Helios, overcome with grief, endeavoured, by every means in his power, to recall her to life. tree →
Note
Stress: verb ree-KAWL; noun often REE-kawl. Past «recalled». Trap: «recall» is more formal than «remember». If you hear about a recall on something at home, tell an adult and stop using it.
In Jewish tradition
Interpretation: In Lamentations, calling to mind God's kindness gives hope in dark times. The tradition reads it as a model of trust in hard days. In the primary lessons: In school «recall» questions ask pupils to remember facts they have learned (times tables, spellings, key words); «recall» is a common word in tests and instructions. In everyday life and safety, product recalls warn families to stop using unsafe toys, food or car seats. Phrases: «as far as I can recall», «instant recall», «product recall», «recall facts».
Examples
- This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. (Writings LAM.3.21, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
Stress: verb ree-KAWL; noun often REE-kawl. Past «recalled». Trap: «recall» is more formal than «remember». If you hear about a recall on something at home, tell an adult and stop using it.
On Mova
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- Trees and pragmatics of «recall» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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