recollect vs remember

recollect and remember both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
recollect	No	No	Yes	No
remember	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, recollect and remember are synonyms defined as:

recollect and remember: recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

Other synonyms of recollect include call back, call up, recall, retrieve, think.

recollect (verb)	remember (verb)
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection	recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
	keep in mind for attention or consideration
	recapture the past; indulge in memories
	exercise, or have the power of, memory
	call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony
	mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship
	mention favorably, as in prayer
	show appreciation to