recite
verb (used with object)
to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner.
reciter
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a word derived from
recite.
Example Sentences
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It began with Childs, who was dancer, choreographer and reciter in Glass’ “Einstein on the Beach,” sharing excerpts from that seminal Glass/Wilson music theater masterpiece.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Most Muslims follow a tradition of having a reciter read the entire Koran to the community during Ramadan, one part per night.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 11, 2021
I sometimes just listen to recitation by a famous Quran reciter, but this also comes with its own questions.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2017
Today my daughter, Layla – puzzle fan, bunny rabbit aficionado and reciter of nonsense knock-knock jokes – turns four years old.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 15, 2014
The “prelude” might be addressed to the presiding god of the festival, or to any local deity whom the reciter wished to honour.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" by Various
