Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

recount

verb
/rɪˈkaʊnt/
Definition
To tell or narrate a story or event again, often with details.
Examples
  • She decided to recount her childhood adventures during the family reunion.
  • The witness was asked to recount the events that took place on the night of the incident.
  • In her speech, she recounted the challenges she faced while starting her business.
Meaning
To describe an event or series of events that have happened, usually from one’s own perspective.
Synonyms
  • narrate
  • retell
  • describe
  • report