verb
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retell
Retell (verb) means to tell again, often differently, what one has read or heard; to paraphrase.
verb
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To tell again, often differently, what one has read or heard; to paraphrase.
"She will retell the story from her perspective in the next meeting."
"The author decided to retell the classic fairy tale with a modern twist."
"He had to retell the story several times before it was understood."
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What is the meaning of retell?
"retell" (verb) means to tell again, often differently, what one has read or heard; to paraphrase.
What is another word for retell?
Other words for "retell" include recite, fictionalize, restate, repeat, reiterate, iterate.
