RECOLLECTION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RECOLLECTION?

Need another word that means the same as “recollection”? Find 6 synonyms and 30 related words for “recollection” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Recollection” are: anamnesis, remembrance, recall, reminiscence, memory, impression

Recollection as a Noun

Definitions of "Recollection" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “recollection” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Something recalled to the mind.
• The process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort.
• The ability to recall past occurrences.
• A thing recollected; a memory.
• The action or faculty of remembering or recollecting something.

Synonyms of "Recollection" as a noun (6 Words)

anamnesis	The case history of a medical patient as recalled by the patient.
impression	An impressionistic portrayal of a person. He did an impression of Shirley Bassey.
memory	An electronic memory device. The mind can bury all memory of traumatic abuse.
recall	An act or instance of officially recalling someone or something. He has total recall of the episode.
remembrance	A recognition of meritorious service. A flash of remembrance passed between them.
reminiscence	The process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort. His reminiscences of his early days in Parliament.

Usage Examples of "Recollection" as a noun

• A biography based on his wife's recollections.
• To the best of my recollection no one ever had a bad word to say about him.

Associations of "Recollection" (30 Words)

anecdote	The depiction of a minor narrative incident in a painting. The use of inversions of hierarchy anecdote and paradox by Magritte Dali and others.
boyhood	The state or time of being a boy. A boyhood friend.
bygone	Well in the past; former. Relics of a bygone age.
catchy	(of a tune or phrase) instantly appealing and memorable. A catchy question.
conjure	Call (an image) to the mind. She had forgotten how to conjure up the image of her mother s face.
evocative	Serving to bring to mind. Powerfully evocative lyrics.
evoke	Evoke or provoke to appear or occur. This remark evoked sadness.
implore	Beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something. He implored her to change her mind.
memoir	An account written by a public figure of their life and experiences. A revealing passage from Khrushchev s memoirs.
memory	An electronic memory device. The brain regions responsible for memory.
mindful	Bearing in mind; attentive to. A mindful approach to life helps us to let go of the stress that often comes with conflicts in relationships.
mnemonics	A method or system for improving the memory.
nostalgic	A nostalgic person. He remained nostalgic about the good old days.
psyche	(Greek mythology) a beautiful princess loved by Cupid who visited her at night and told her she must not try to see him; became the personification of the soul. Their childhood made them want to understand the human psyche and to help others.
reawaken	Awaken once again. A sense of community started to reawaken in the 1970s.
recall	An act or instance of officially recalling someone or something. Recall the defective auto tires.
recollect	Recall knowledge from memory have a recollection. He could not quite recollect the reason.
redolent	(used with `of’ or `with’) noticeably odorous. The pine woods were more redolent.
remember	Have in or be able to bring to one’s mind an awareness of (someone or something from the past. We remembered the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
remembrance	A thing kept or given as a reminder or in commemoration of someone. They exchanged fond remembrances of his gentle ways.
remind	Assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned. The barman reminded them that singing was not permitted.
reminder	A letter sent to remind someone of an obligation, especially to pay a bill. One man was threatened with court action for not paying his water rates when he did not receive a reminder.
reminisce	Recall the past. They reminisced about their summers abroad.
reminiscence	A story told about a past event remembered by the narrator. His story made me smile in reminiscence.
reminiscent	Serving to bring to mind. Her robes were vaguely reminiscent of military dress.
retention	The action of absorbing and continuing to hold a substance. The children s retention of facts.
retentive	(of a substance) able to absorb and hold moisture. Soils retentive of moisture.
retrospect	Look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember. In retrospect.
storage	The act of storing something. Data storage.
vividly	In a vivid manner. Twain vividly portrays the brutality of slavery.