recanted

re·cant

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-kant]
- /rɪˈkænt/
- /rɪˈkænt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-kant]
- /rɪˈkænt/

Definitions of recanted word

verb with object recanted to withdraw or disavow (a statement, opinion, etc.), especially formally; retract. 1
verb without object recanted to withdraw or disavow a statement, opinion, etc., especially formally. 1

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Origin of recanted

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Latin recantāre to sing back, sing again, equivalent to re- re- + cantāre, frequentative of canere to sing; cf. chant

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Parts of speech for Recanted

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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recanted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for recanted

verb recanted

abjured — Simple past tense and past participle of abjure.
backpedaled — (US) Simple past tense and past participle of backpedal.
counterchecked — Simple past tense and past participle of countercheck.
disclaimed — Simple past tense and past participle of disclaim.
forfended — Simple past tense and past participle of forfend.

All 7 Synonyms of recanted