recollection
intermediateB2/ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃən/ · rec-o-llec-tion
the act of remembering; a memory.
Meanings
the act of remembering; a memory.
یاد کرنے کا عمل؛ ایک یادداشت۔
یادداشت
yaad dasht
Synonyms
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.