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- [ri-sahyt]
- /rɪˈsaɪt/
- /rɪˈsaɪt/
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- [ri-sahyt]
- /rɪˈsaɪt/
Definitions of recite word
- verb with object recite to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner: to recite a lesson. 1
- verb with object recite to repeat (a piece of poetry or prose) before an audience, as for entertainment. 1
- verb with object recite to give an account of: to recite one's adventures. 1
- verb with object recite to enumerate. 1
- verb without object recite to recite a lesson or part of a lesson for a teacher. 1
- verb without object recite to recite or repeat something from memory. 1
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Origin of recite
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English reciten < Latin recitāre to read aloud, equivalent to re- re- + citāre to summon, cite1
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Parts of speech for Recite
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
recite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
recite usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for recite
verb recite
- add up — If facts or events do not add up, they make you confused about a situation because they do not seem to be consistent. If something that someone has said or done adds up, it is reasonable and sensible.
- admit — If you admit that something bad, unpleasant, or embarrassing is true, you agree, often unwillingly, that it is true.
- allege — If you allege that something bad is true, you say it but do not prove it.
- bloviate — to talk at length, esp in an insubstantial but inflated manner
- break the news — announce sth
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