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recite

[rɪˈsaɪt]

recite Definition

to say aloud or repeat from memory, especially in a formal manner.

Using recite: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recite" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The students were asked to recite a poem.

  • Example

    She can recite the entire alphabet backwards.

  • Example

    He recited the pledge of allegiance.

  • Example

    The actor recited his lines flawlessly.

recite Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for recite

Phrases with recite

  • to recite something from memory without looking at it

    Example

    She recited the entire speech by heart.

  • to list a long series of things, often in a tedious or repetitive way

    Example

    He recited a litany of complaints about his job.

  • to quote something exactly, with specific details and sources

    Example

    She was able to recite chapter and verse of the company's policies.

Origins of recite

from Old French 'reciter', from Latin 'recitare', meaning 'read aloud'

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Summary: recite in Brief

To 'recite' [rɪˈsaɪt] means to say aloud or repeat from memory, especially in a formal manner. It is often used in academic or performance contexts, such as reciting a poem or pledge. Phrases like 'recite something by heart' and 'recite chapter and verse' denote memorization and exactitude, respectively.