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Her recollection of the trip included the bright blue lake.
What does Recollection mean?
A recollection is a memory.
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A memory of something, or the act of remembering it.
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Recollection in a sentence
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The witness gave a careful recollection of what happened after lunch.
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In memoir writing, a recollection can reveal how a person understands the past.
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What does recollection mean?
Recollection means a memory.
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Which word is closest in meaning to recollection?
memory is close to recollection in this main meaning.
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Recollection
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Partnoun.
MeaningRecollection means A recollection is a memory.
ExampleExample: Her recollection of the trip included the bright blue lake.
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- Syllables
- rek · uh · lek · shun
- Strongest beat
- lek
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lek.
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Synonyms
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memoryUse for something remembered.
remembranceUse for the act or result of remembering.
recallUse for bringing information back to mind.
Antonyms
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forgetfulnessA contrast for not remembering.
blankA contrast for having no memory of something.
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