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recite

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Verb — To say a piece of writing aloud from memory, often to an audience.

How to use recite

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recite a poem recite from memory recite the facts

Etymology

From Old French reciter, from Latin recitare, "to read out" — built from re- ("again") and citare ("to summon, call out").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “recite” mean?

The word “recite” means to say a piece of writing aloud from memory, often to an audience. In plain terms, to say something (usually memorized) out loud, or to list things one after another.

How do you pronounce “recite”?

“Recite” is pronounced rih-SYT (/ɹɪˈsaɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “recite” in a sentence?

Here is “recite” used in a sentence: “The child recited the alphabet perfectly.”

What part of speech is “recite”?

“Recite” is a verb.

Where does the word “recite” come from?

The word “recite” comes from Latin. From Old French reciter, from Latin recitare, "to read out" — built from re- ("again") and citare ("to summon, call out").

Is “recite” a common word?

“Recite” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “recite” have?

“Recite” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to say a piece of writing aloud from memory, often to an audience.

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