English noun: retrospect | |||
1. | retrospect (cognition) contemplation of things past | ||
Samples | In retrospect. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | contemplation, musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness | ||
English verb: retrospect | |||
1. | retrospect (cognition) look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember | ||
Samples | She reviewed her achievements with pride. | ||
Synonyms | look back, review | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | remember, think back | ||