— recollective , adj. — recollectively , adv. — recollectiveness , n.
/rek'euh lekt"/ , v.t.
1. to recall to mind; recover knowledge of by memory; remember.
2. to absorb (oneself) in spiritual meditation, esp. during prayer.
v.i.
3. to have a recollection; remember.
[ 1550-60; recollectus, ptp. of recolligere to remember, recollect (L: to gather up again); see RE-, COLLECT 1 ]
Syn. 1. See remember .
Ant. 1. forget.