call to mind
Bring to memory
To call to mind is to remember or cause to remember something: The smell of pine called to mind childhood Christmases.
It also means to evoke or resemble: Her voice calls to mind a young Joni Mitchell.
The phrase suggests memory triggered by association rather than deliberate recall.
Call to appear
- conjureSummon by supernatural means
- invokeCall upon formally
- triggerWhat initiates action
- promptIncite to action
awaken · rekindle · revive · bring back · suggest · elicit · stir · arouse
Recalled mental image
- remembranceAct of holding something in mind
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
- flashbackInvoluntary past memory
- retrievalAct of getting back
mnemonic · recognition · retrospection · anamnesis · trace · engram · past · bygone
Recall past experiences fondly
- sentimentalityExcessive tender emotion
- wistfulnessTender sadness for absence
- longingIntense, persistent desire
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
homesickness · halcyon · melancholy · reverie · reflection · nostalgic · bittersweet · fond memories
summon
Call to appear
prompt · awaken · rekindle · revive · bring back · suggest · elicit · stir · arouse · provoke
recollection
Recalled mental image
- remembranceAct of holding something in mind
- reminiscenceRecalling past experiences
- flashbackInvoluntary past memory
retrieval · mnemonic · recognition · retrospection · anamnesis · trace · engram · past · bygone · yesteryear
reminisce
Recall past experiences fondly
- sentimentalityExcessive tender emotion
- wistfulnessTender sadness for absence
- longingIntense, persistent desire
yearning · homesickness · halcyon · melancholy · reverie · reflection · nostalgic · bittersweet · fond memories · sepia-toned