Recite: meaning, definitions and examples

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recite

 

[ rษชหˆsaษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

speech

To repeat aloud or declaim from memory or a text.

Synonyms

cite, repeat, say, utter

Examples of usage

  • He recited a poem at the school assembly.
  • She recited the pledge of allegiance.
  • The actor recited his lines flawlessly.
  • We will recite the oath together.
  • The children recited the alphabet.
  • The teacher asked the students to recite the multiplication table.

Translations

Translations of the word "recite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recitar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคตเคฟเคคเคพ เคธเฅเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rezitieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membaca

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะบะปะฐะผัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ recytowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆš—ๅ”ฑใ™ใ‚‹ (ใ‚ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉciter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recitar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ezberden okumak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•”์†กํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู„ุงูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ recitovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ recitovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒŒ่ฏต (bรจisรฒng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ recitirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kveรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั‚ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ—แƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™zbษ™rdษ™n oxumaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recitar

Etymology

The word 'recite' originated from the Latin word 'recitare', which means 'to read aloud'. This term was commonly used in ancient Rome during poetry readings and theatrical performances. Over time, 'recite' evolved to encompass the act of repeating something from memory or a text. The concept of recitation has been integral to oral traditions and educational practices across various cultures throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,023, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.