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reciting

Reciting (noun) means the act of saying something aloud from memory; a recitation. Example: “His reciting of the vows was word-perfect.”

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The act of saying something aloud from memory; a recitation.
"His reciting of the vows was word-perfect."

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recitings plural

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What does “reciting” mean?

The word “reciting” means the act of saying something aloud from memory; a recitation.

How do you use “reciting” in a sentence?

Here is “reciting” used in a sentence: “His reciting of the vows was word-perfect.”

What part of speech is “reciting”?

“Reciting” is a noun.

Is “reciting” a common word?

“Reciting” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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