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to recite
01
to say something from memory, such as a poem or speech
Transitive: to recite a speech or poem
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
recite
3rd person singular
recites
Past simple
recited
Past participle
recited
Examples
The student recites the multiplication table in class.
02
to orally present learned material to an instructor
Transitive: to recite learned material
Examples
As part of the math exam, the students were required to recite the steps of a mathematical proof for the teacher.
03
to narrate or recount a story, event, or information in full detail
Transitive: to recite a story or information
Examples
She recited the story of her adventurous journey through the mountains.
04
to repeat information in a structured or ordered manner
Transitive: to recite information
Examples
The student confidently recited the key dates and events during the history exam.
Lexical Tree
recitative
reciter
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