recite

verb

ri-ˈsīt How to pronounce recite (audio)
Definition of recitenext
1
as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail recited the funny story of how he and his girlfriend met

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2
as in to memorize
to give from memory after all these years, she's still able to recite the poems she learned as a child

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3
as in to list
to specify one after another the Declaration of Independence recites a long list of grievances against King George III

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Recent Examples of recite Ne’ilah prayers are accordingly recited at the closing of the day – just at sunset, adding nature’s drama to the closing of the day. — Reuven Kimelman, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 Buyers are even reciting the specifics back to us unprompted. — Ali Aydan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Or Dalia’s spontaneous ability to perform the same ritual effectively without the usual cohort of Nasmaranian trustees in the video by reciting a few lines of laughable formal Arabic. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026 At one point during her opening remarks, Hargitay gave a playful nod to Kidman, 59, by reciting her memorable AMC ad. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recite
  1. describe
  2. memorize
  3. list
  4. tell
  5. detail
  6. narrate
  7. outline
  8. recount
Verb
  • Hey, the boss needs a favor In a November 2025 Reddit post, one person described buying $800 in Target gift cards on their second day at a new job after receiving an email impersonating their boss.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Its inclusion in the corridors of power is characteristic of the 52-year-old executive, whom colleagues describe as committed, charismatic and down-to-earth.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of describe
Verb
  • Fans have had 50 years to memorize every word, note, and beat of the original 21 songs.
    — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • On the other hand, a tracking drone can memorize a face or object and track it.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of memorize
Verb
  • In tracking a potential illness in the locker room, wide receiver Jonathan Mingo popped up on the injury report on Wednesday with an illness and was listed as questionable.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Her resume listed a 2000 associate’s degree in general studies and a 2024 medical-assistant diploma from an adult school.
    — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of list
Verb
  • Katie does an excellent pivot and tells everyone that Jay also said Kriste was a Traitor.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • But when Disney offered 13-year-old Jason Weaver $2 million to sing as young Simba in The Lion King—his mom told them no.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of tell
Verb
  • The executive, who was named chief digital officer in 2023, details Fox News’ push over the past decade to try to expand the brand to younger audiences via the Fox Nation streaming platform and a big new podcast slate, among other efforts.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • According to the task force, internal FBI emails throughout February detailed the frequency of her contacts with various people, using metadata rather than message contents.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of detail
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  • But the tale of that Thursday’s spontaneous, viral resistance is narrated by its proud participants.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In four of the videos, posted before Johnson formally announced his reelection bid, the mayor narrates a tour of investments on the city’s South, West, Southwest and Northwest sides.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of narrate
Verb
  • Plans should clearly outline the decision-making processes to facilitate the continuation of essential functions, even if digital systems are unavailable.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • But the maneuvers outlined by Picollo would seem a good start.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of outline
Verb
  • Romano recounts the toxicity of her past life as a child star in the book, while writing reflexively to her daughters in between chapters from her present position as a mother, wife, recovered alcoholic, and social-media influencer living in Texas.
    — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Essayli called Fields’ claims false, including in response to a social media post Tuesday by Padilla recounting them.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of recount

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