remember the past
When I look back on my school days, I feel proud of how much I learned.
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evaluate past critically
When we look back on the project, it's important to identify what went wrong so we can improve in the future.
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1. remember the past
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To think about or remember something that happened in the past, often with a particular feeling or reflection.
When I look back on my school days, I feel proud of how much I learned.
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To reflect on or assess past events or experiences with a critical or analytical perspective, rather than simply remembering them.
When we look back on the project, it's important to identify what went wrong so we can improve in the future.
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