recite
- to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner: to recite a lesson.
- to repeat (a piece of poetry or prose) before an audience, as for entertainment.
- to give an account of: to recite one's adventures.
- to enumerate.
- to recite a lesson or part of a lesson for a teacher.
- to recite or repeat something from memory.
Origin of recite
Synonyms for recite
Related Words for recites
declaim, repeat, communicate, perform, chant, explain, rehearse, deliver, enumerate, mention, recount, reply, utter, interpret, speak, render, expatiate, relate, describe, recapitulateExamples from the Web for recites
Contemporary Examples of recites
"I shall consider myself Punk'd," recites a proud Ichabod in response to this unexpected lit confection.
On Wednesday mornings before mass, he recites the rosary in a special prayer of liberation from the chains of the devil.
Camped outside the apartment, Buzdugan recites scenes from his favorite episodes, usually those in which Snooki beds a conquest.
A video anchor named Erin smiles like a prom queen as she recites the table of contents.
In the video, Franco recites classic pick up lines in front of a mirror set to the sounds of some deeply thespian tunes.
Historical Examples of recites
And these are the sort of old wives' tales which he sings and recites to us, and we are obliged to listen to him.
LysisPlato
There is one blind girl who recites most perfectly and eagerly.
Out-of-Doors in the Holy LandHenry Van Dyke
Every one recites the number of enemies whom he has conquered.
Perils and CaptivityCharlotte-Adlade [ne Picard] Dard
Such is the race of which Liszt recites the epic in the "Hungarian Rhapsodies."
The PianolistGustav Kobb
Bring your dolls along and arrange your groups, while Effie recites.
Armorel of LyonesseWalter Besant
recite
- to repeat (a poem, passage, etc) aloud from memory before an audience, teacher, etc
- (tr) to give a detailed account of
- (tr) to enumerate (examples, etc)