recite
verb (used with object)
to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner.
recites
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present tense formof recite (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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On the track, Parton recites that "heartbreak sounds the same in every language".
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
To make sure he’s prepared, Simpson recites and listens to his play calls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
When it comes to AI, his encyclical mostly recites the most pessimistic prophecies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
We know this because Charles Dance recites Michelangelo’s snidest journal passages throughout, bringing a welcome pettiness to an otherwise staid chapter of art history.
From Salon ● May 16, 2026
Finnick recites a poem he wrote to his one true love in the Capitol, and about a hundred people faint because they’re sure he means them.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
