B2
recollect vs remember
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| recollectverb/ˌrek.əˈlekt/ | Meaning to remember something, often by trying to bring it back to mind | Goes with vaguely recollect | Example As far as I can recollect, the meeting started at nine. |
| rememberverb/rɪˈmem.bər/ | Meaning to keep something in your mind or bring it back to your mind | Goes with — | Example I cannot remember where I put my keys. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I cannot where I put the keys.