recounter Definition
- 1a person who tells stories or relates incidents
- 2a storyteller
Using recounter: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recounter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was a gifted recounter of tales from his travels.
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She was known as the best recounter of ghost stories in the village.
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The old man was a masterful recounter of historical events.
recounter Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for recounter
- narrator
- raconteur
- anecdotalist
- yarn spinner
Phrases with recounter
Example
The old man was a gifted recounter of tales from his youth.
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The author is a renowned recounter of history, with several bestselling books on the subject.
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He was the life of the party, a gifted recounter of jokes and funny anecdotes.
Origins of recounter
from Old French 'reconter', meaning 'to relate'
Summary: recounter in Brief
'Recounter' [ri-koun-ter] refers to a person who tells stories or relates incidents. It is often used to describe someone who is particularly skilled at storytelling, such as 'She was known as the best recounter of ghost stories in the village.' Synonyms include 'narrator,' 'raconteur,' and 'anecdotalist.'
