verbformalless common
to remember something from the past
I can't recollect her name.
Good to know
This is more formal than remember.
Common phrases & grammar
recollect a name · recollect the details
American English
How to pronounce recollect
verbB2
rehkuhLEHKT
/ˌɹɛ.kəˈlɛkt̚/
3 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
to remember something from the past
What to listen for
“Recollect” has two common pronunciations: /ˌɹɛ.kəˈlɛkt̚/ and /ˌɹi.kəˈlɛkt̚/. You may hear either one in the same meaning.
Usual pronunciation/ˌɹɛ.kəˈlɛkt̚/
Common alternate/ˌɹi.kəˈlɛkt̚/