Reciting: meaning, definitions and examples

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reciting

 

[ rษชหˆsaษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

speech

Reciting is the action of repeating something from memory, typically in a formal or ceremonial setting. It involves the oral delivery of a written or memorized text, often with emphasis on clarity and expression.

Synonyms

chanting, repeating, uttering

Examples of usage

  • He spent hours reciting the poem for the school competition.
  • She was reciting the pledge during the ceremony.
Context #2 | Verb

prayer

Reciting can also refer to the act of repeating prayers or religious texts as a form of worship or meditation. It is often practiced in various religious traditions as a way to connect with the divine.

Synonyms

chanting, intoning, praying

Examples of usage

  • The monks were reciting their daily prayers in the chapel.
  • She found solace in reciting the verses from the holy book.

Translations

Translations of the word "reciting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recitando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเค  เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rezitieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melafalkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะบะปะฐะผัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ recytacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ—่ชญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉcitation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recitando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท okuma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•”์†ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู„ุงูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ednรกลกenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ recitovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒŒ่ฏต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ recitiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ upplestur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั‚ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ—แƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™zbษ™rlษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recitando

Etymology

The word 'reciting' has its origins in the Latin word 'recitare', which means 'to read aloud'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century, initially in the context of reading or repeating texts. Over time, it evolved to encompass the act of delivering speeches, poems, prayers, or other written material from memory. The practice of reciting has been a common feature in educational, religious, and ceremonial settings throughout history.

See also: recital, recitation, reciter.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,600, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.