Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recite
verb
/rɪˈsaɪt/
Definition
To speak aloud a piece of writing from memory in front of an audience.
Examples
- She had to recite a poem in front of her class.
- The students were asked to recite their favorite passages from the book.
- He can recite the entire speech without looking at the text.
Meaning
Reciting involves saying a text or poem out loud, usually with the aim of sharing its content or presenting it in a performance.
Synonyms
- Rehearse
- Recapture
- Repeat
- Rattle off
