recite
verb (used with object)
to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner.
recited
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past participleof recite.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof recite.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
reciteverb (used with object)to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner.
Example Sentences
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Phayom Raksa solemnly recited a pledge that touched on the teachings of the Buddha, and mentioned Thailand's king and the well-being of the nation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
In a solemn ceremony, Moon recited his proclamation on an elevated stage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
Nelson Mandela recited it in prison to give himself heart.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
This ritual lasted an entire night and involved burning small figures made of wax and clay while an exorcist recited specific incantations.
From Science Daily ● May 5, 2026
I couldn’t believe it—he had just recited his well-rehearsed explanation of his disability like I had done a hundred times before.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
