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Definition recite in American English

recite verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/rɪˈsaɪt/
1

to say a poem or story that you have learned to an audience

Example

He recited his poem in front of the whole school.

Synonyms and related words
amuse appear compère
2

to give a long detailed spoken description of something

Example

She recited the entire guest list.

Synonyms and related words
describe define illustrate
Definition recite in American English