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recollection

intermediateB2

/ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃən/ · rec-o-llec-tion

the act of remembering; a memory.

Meanings

nounformal

the act of remembering; a memory.

یاد کرنے کا عمل؛ ایک یادداشت۔

یادداشت

yaad dasht

Synonyms

memoryremembrancerecollectionیادیادگاربازگشت

Antonyms

forgetfulnessفراموشی

Common Collocations

  • recollection of events
  • recollection of memories
  • vivid recollection

Example Sentences

Her recollection of the trip was filled with joy and laughter.

اس کی سفر کی یادداشت خوشی اور قہقہوں سے بھری ہوئی تھی۔

Us ki safar ki yaad dasht khushi aur qehqahon se bhari hui thi.

In moments of solitude, his recollection of past experiences became stronger.

تنہائی کے لمحات میں، اس کی ماضی کی یادوں کی یادداشت مزید مضبوط ہو گئی۔

Tanhaai ke lamhaat mein, us ki mazi ki yaadon ki yaad dasht mazeed mazboot ho gayi.

The testimony was based on her recollection of the events.

گواہی اس کے واقعات کی یادداشت پر مبنی تھی۔

Gawahii is ke waqiyaat ki yaad dasht par mabni thi.

Easily Confused With

collection:A collection refers to an accumulation of items or data, while recollection refers to the act of remembering or recalling memories.

Word Family

recollect
verbیاد کرنا
recollective
adjectiveیاد کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Recollect the key moments in your life where memories linger.

Picture a large, dusty attic filled with old photographs and letters, representing your memories.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

یادیں تو ہوئیں اک پل کی ہنسی سے، وقت گزر گیا پر وہ گزرے پل یاد رہے۔

Yaadein to huiin ek pal ki hansi se, waqt guzar gaya par woh guzray pal yaad rahe.

Memories were made in a moment of laughter, time passed but those moments remain remembered.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

یادیں کبھی نہیں بھولتی

Yaadein kabhi nahin bhoolti

Memories never forget

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "recollectio" — the act of recalling or bringing back to mind

First known use: 14th century

The word 'recollection' has its roots in Latin, where 'recollectio' means the act of gathering or bringing back to mind. It has evolved into English to denote the process of remembering.