call to mind
The phrase "call to mind" is often used to describe the act of remembering or causing someone to remember something.
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Definition
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(common)To remember or bring a memory into one's thoughts.
Example
- The smell of the ocean calls to mind our summer vacations.
- Seeing her old school called to mind many happy memories.
B2General
(common)To cause someone to think of something or someone.
Example
- The painting called to mind the beauty of the countryside.
- His words called to mind an old proverb.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "call to mind":
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