recite
Collocations
3ADJ.
able, all, big, many, unable, whole
VERB + RECITE
knows, times
RECITE + NOUN
koran, lot, parrot-fashion, pi, poem, poems, quran, story
Definitions
verb
To repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, or in front of one's eyes), often before an audience.
Janice is able to recite pi to 100 decimals.
"I feel the seat. I feel the seat against my arm. I feel my hands," recites Edmonds, her eyes still closed.
To list or enumerate something.
To deliver a recitation.
verb
Alternative spelling of re-cite (which is the preferred spelling, to avoid needless homography).
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Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6Janice is able to recite pi to 100 decimals.
Wiktionary"I feel the seat. I feel the seat against my arm. I feel my hands," recites Edmonds, her eyes still closed.
WiktionaryIt’s recited in schools across the US every day by students standing stiffly with their hands over their hearts.
WiktionaryHaving heard it so many times, I can recite the poem by heart now.
Tatoeba · #24479I could recite the story by heart.
Tatoeba · #254737Recite the names of the members of the Tokugawa clan.
Tatoeba · #280516