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recount

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Verb — To tell a story or describe events in detail.

How to use recount

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

recount a story demand a recount recount the votes

Etymology

From Old French reconter, "to tell again."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “recount” mean?

The word “recount” means to tell a story or describe events in detail. In plain terms, to tell about something in detail (verb), or to count something again, especially votes (noun/verb).

How do you pronounce “recount”?

“Recount” is pronounced rih-KOWNT (/ɹɪˈkaʊnt/ in IPA).

How do you use “recount” in a sentence?

Here is “recount” used in a sentence: “He recounted his adventures backpacking through South America.”

What part of speech is “recount”?

Depending on how it is used, “recount” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “recount” come from?

The word “recount” comes from Old French. From Old French reconter, "to tell again.".

Is “recount” a common word?

“Recount” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “recount” have?

“Recount” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to tell a story or describe events in detail.

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