Recalled: meaning, definitions and examples

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recalled

 

[ rɪˈkɔːld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

memory

To bring back into one's mind, especially so as to recount or relive it.

Synonyms

recollect, recount, remember, reminisce

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.
Context #2 | Verb

product

To request the return of a defective product for repair or replacement.

Synonyms

reclaim, retrieve, withdraw

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,604, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.