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recite
[ri-sahyt]
verb (used with object)
to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner.
to recite a lesson.
to repeat (a piece of poetry or prose) before an audience, as for entertainment.
to give an account of.
to recite one's adventures.
Synonyms: ,to enumerate.
Synonyms: , ,
verb (used without object)
to recite a lesson or part of a lesson for a teacher.
to recite or repeat something from memory.
recite
/ ɪˈɪ /
verb
to repeat (a poem, passage, etc) aloud from memory before an audience, teacher, etc
(tr) to give a detailed account of
(tr) to enumerate (examples, etc)
Other 51Թ Forms
- recitable adjective
- reciter noun
- prerecite verb (used with object)
- unrecited adjective
- well-recited adjective
- ˈٱ noun
- ˈٲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of recite1
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Example Sentences
Meeting with local reporters for the first time in five months, Herbert recited the typical offseason lines with a stone-faced expression.
“You Jews better take that money you stole from us and start investing in flak jackets,” Smith said while closing his eyes and reciting one of the letters from memory.
Around seven weeks later, a video posted online showed him blindfolded and with his hands bound being forced to recite an Islamic declaration of faith by a group of armed men.
He recited the Angels’ earned-run average in the late innings, inning by inning.
And he stands up and he starts standing on a chair reciting Byron love poems even though he was not in the shot.
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