
Recollect
Emotional Reflection
Recollect often hints at a deeper, sometimes emotional act of remembering.

She recollected her grandmother's stories with a tearful smile.
Past Events
Use 'recollect' when referring to an event or detail from the past.

I can barely recollect the events of that day.
Effortful Reminder
'Recollect' sometimes implies an effort to bring a memory back to mind.

He closed his eyes to recollect the code.
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