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recites

re·cite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-sahyt]
    • /rɪˈsaɪt/
    • /rɪˈsaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-sahyt]
    • /rɪˈsaɪt/

Definitions of recites word

  • verb with object recites to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner: to recite a lesson. 1
  • verb with object recites to repeat (a piece of poetry or prose) before an audience, as for entertainment. 1
  • verb with object recites to give an account of: to recite one's adventures. 1
  • verb with object recites to enumerate. 1
  • verb without object recites to recite a lesson or part of a lesson for a teacher. 1
  • verb without object recites to recite or repeat something from memory. 1

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Origin of recites

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 Recites

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

recites 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.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

recites usage trend in Literature

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