First Known Use: 15th century
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recite
verb re·cite \ri-ˈsīt\
: to read (something) out loud or say (something) from memory usually for an audience
: to say or describe (a series or list of things)
re·cit·edre·cit·ing
Full Definition of RECITE
transitive verb
1
: to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
2
3
: to repeat or answer questions about (a lesson)
intransitive verb
1
: to repeat or read aloud something memorized or prepared
2
: to reply to a teacher's question on a lesson
— re·cit·er noun
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Origin of RECITE
Middle English, to relate, state, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French reciter, from Latin recitare to recite, from re- + citare to summon — more at cite
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RECITER Defined for Kids
recite
verb re·cite \ri-ˈsīt\
re·cit·edre·cit·ing
Definition of RECITE for Kids
1
: to repeat from memory <Please recite your poem.>
2
: to tell about in detail <He recited his experiences.>
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