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recall about vs recall for

Both 'recall about' and 'recall for' are not commonly used phrases in English. The more appropriate and commonly used phrase would be 'recall' followed by the specific information or topic being remembered.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 754 views

recall about

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

Instead of 'recall about,' it is more common to use 'recall' followed by the specific information or topic being remembered.
  • Whatever you recall about that shore leave in Key West.
  • Ms Kauppi made similar points as I recall about Finland, and other colleagues made points about Portugal.
  • Mr. Vogler... what do you recall about being shot in the face?
  • I know it was a while ago, but is there anything in particular you recall about that time that Avery's files were hacked?
  • If you could just tell me anything you can recall about the day the dean died.
  • For now, she can't recall anything about her life.
  • Okey, you know we've talked to several of the employee at this firm and nobody can recall anything about this thieft man IPO.
  • I can't recall much about the man other than stories that he exploded kegs of gunpowder on the Mill River.
  • My ancient memory recalls something about me almost tackling you to get you from ringing that bell at the end of BUD/S training.
  • She seems to recall something about them having a son named Kevin, and he went in the military.
  • I'm sorry, your honor, I don't recall anything about those things.
  • I recall something vaguely about that, yes.
  • I don't recall saying anything about walking.
  • I RECALL HEARING ABOUT SOME PRETTY HOT NIGHTS.
  • Are you still unable to recall anything about your past?
  • Do you recall anything about the lighting change?
  • Now that you mention it... I don't recall reading anything about anyone at Carcharias having a family.
  • I don't recall the part about vanishing into thin air.
  • I seem to recall a rumor about a certain cheerleading coach at this school who once took horse estrogen and posed for Penthouse, back in the day.
  • Do you recall anything unusual about his final days?

Alternatives:

  • recall the details about
  • recall the information about
  • recall what happened

recall for

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

Instead of 'recall for,' it is more common to use 'recall' followed by the specific information or topic being remembered.
  • I think I have better recall for what you weren't wearing.
  • He was ordered not to recall for any reason.
  • Kindly recall for the court the evidence of Robert Goddard.
  • Let us recall for you now what has transpired.
  • Let us recall for a moment that the central objective of the OSPAR Convention is to reduce marine pollution to close to zero and to historic levels by the year 2020.
  • Can you recall for me the first time you encountered the signal?
  • In relation to amendments which use the term 'Republic of Ireland', I would like to recall for colleagues that the official name of my country is Ireland.
  • We need delegated lawmaking, but we need delegated lawmaking with clear responsibilities, with clear rules of delegation, with mandates that are clearly understood, and above all with the possibility of recall, an equal right of recall for both the Council and Parliament.
  • In this connection, the Commission wishes to recall for instance its recent practice in various specific decisions with respect to the need to undertake an individual assessment of the risk of losses related to each guarantee in the case of schemes.
  • But let us recall for a moment the significance of what those words 'the Future of Europe' really mean, for ourselves and for the wider world.
  • The Council noted at the time, and recalls for the benefit of the Honourable Member, that this was in line with the legislative resolution adopted by the European Parliament where the same date was proposed.
  • I don't recall asking for a stress test or an echocardiogram.
  • If you would try to recall, for your husband's sake.
  • I don't recall asking for Any questions, miss Morgan.
  • New paragraph 4 allowing the recall procedure for parts that are not subject to any requirement under a regulatory act.
  • Recalls that for agriculture and rural development practically all expenditure is carried out under shared management;
  • The Commission recalls that for the last three years Haiti has been subject to appropriate measures adopted under Article 96 of the Cotonou Agreement.
  • You might recall, for example, saying five years ago on services of general interest: 'I do not exclude the possibility of a framework directive'.
  • I recall, for instance, the terrible accident a few months ago in Zoufftgen, between Luxembourg and France, which shocked us all.
  • However, various points have remained unclarified in this debate and I will recall them for you now.

Alternatives:

  • recall the purpose for
  • recall the reason for
  • recall the details for

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