Recalled: meaning, definitions and examples
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recalled
[ rɪˈkɔːld ]
memory
To bring back into one's mind, especially so as to recount or relive it.
Synonyms
recollect, recount, remember, reminisce.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| recalled |
Used when someone brings a specific memory to mind, often in a detailed manner or for a specific purpose.
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Examples of usage
- He recalled the events of that fateful day.
- She recalled her childhood memories with nostalgia.
- The smell of the cookies recalled happy times from his past.
- We recalled the details of the meeting to ensure accuracy.
- The song recalled a sense of freedom and joy.
product
To request the return of a defective product for repair or replacement.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| recalled |
Use when someone remembers something again after forgetting or when a product is sent back due to a fault or safety issue.
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| withdraw |
Use when someone takes something back or removes themselves from a situation. It can also mean taking out money from a bank account. Often has a negative or cautious connotation.
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| retrieve |
Use when someone gets something back or finds information, often involves effort.
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| reclaim |
Use when someone takes back something that was once theirs or when land or resources are restored to a better condition.
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Examples of usage
- He recalled the faulty car to the manufacturer for repair.
- The company recalled the contaminated food products from the shelves.
- The electronics store recalled the defective laptops for a full refund.
Translations
Translations of the word "recalled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lembrado
🇮🇳 याद किया
🇩🇪 erinnert
🇮🇩 diingat
🇺🇦 згадав
🇵🇱 przypomniany
🇯🇵 思い出された
🇫🇷 rappelé
🇪🇸 recordado
🇹🇷 hatırlanan
🇰🇷 기억된
🇸🇦 تذكر
🇨🇿 připomenutý
🇸🇰 pripomenutý
🇨🇳 回忆起
🇸🇮 spomnjen
🇮🇸 munað
🇰🇿 еске түсірілген
🇬🇪 გაიხსენა
🇦🇿 xatırlanan
🇲🇽 recordado
Etymology
The word 'recalled' originated from the Latin word 're-' meaning 'back' and 'callere' meaning 'to call'. The term has been used since the 16th century to refer to bringing something back into one's mind or requesting the return of a defective product. Over the years, 'recalled' has evolved in usage to encompass various contexts related to memory and product safety.
See also: recallable, recalling.