recite

/ɹɪsˈa‍ɪt/

/ɹəˈsaɪt/

to recite

MAIN VERB

to repeat or say aloud a memorized text, such as a poem or speech

recite in elocution

synonyms : declaim

narrate or give a detailed account of

synonyms : narrate

specify individually

synonyms : enumerate

render verbally

synonyms : retell

Examples

1. Education consists for him in reciting by heart and obeying.

2. Being sure of his memory, he recited the poem flawlessly in front of the audience.

3. Freud recited Frankl’s address to him.

4. A cleric will recite appropriate verses from the Coran.