retell
verb (used with object)
to tell (a story, tale, etc.) over again or in a new way.
retells
-
present tense formof retell (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He retells his memories with an unflinching gaze.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Giant, the new film starring Pierce Brosnan and Amir El-Masry, retells the coach and fighter's relationship.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026
He retells the tale in his 1994 autobiography, “American Prince.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 2026
The retail industry treats it like a speed bump between Halloween and Christmas, and when history retells its origins, it’s not a holiday worth protesting to keep.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2025
In other words, the song relives and retells the experiences of a child in another century and makes her story highly relatable to us today.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
