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recite

[ ri-sahyt ]

verb (used with object)

recited, reciting.
  1. to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner:

    to recite a lesson.

  2. to repeat (a piece of poetry or prose) before an audience, as for entertainment.
  3. to give an account of:

    to recite one's adventures.

    Synonyms: ,

  4. to enumerate.

    Synonyms: , ,



verb (used without object)

recited, reciting.
  1. to recite a lesson or part of a lesson for a teacher.
  2. to recite or repeat something from memory.

recite

/ ɪˈɪ /

verb

  1. to repeat (a poem, passage, etc) aloud from memory before an audience, teacher, etc
  2. tr to give a detailed account of
  3. tr to enumerate (examples, etc)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٱ, noun
  • ˈٲ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·a· adjective
  • ·İ noun
  • r·ٱ verb (used with object) prerecited prereciting
  • ܲr·Ļ adjective
  • ɱ-·Ļ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of recite1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English reciten, from Latin 𳦾 “to read aloud,” equivalent to re- + “to summon”; re-, cite 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of recite1

C15: from Latin 𳦾 to cite again, from re- + to summon; see cite
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Synonym Study

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Example Sentences

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Mexican authorities have been trying to discourage positive depictions of drug traffickers, whose exploits are often lionized by bands reciting popular corridos, or ballads, exalting the criminal life.

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Some of the close friends who died include Soe Nay Oo's former assistant imam, whom he remembered for his strong work ethic and remarkable talent in reciting the Quran.

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But months later, a video surfaced online, showing the girl reciting the Quran.

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When, at 18, I finally made my way out West for good, I began reciting the same prayer for myself.

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In a classroom in Luton, 27 children are reciting their school values.

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