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Recounted: meaning, definitions and examples

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recounted

 

[ rɪˈkaʊntɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in storytelling

Telling someone about something that happened in the past. Recounted stories can be based on personal experiences, historical events, or fictional tales. It involves narrating events in a sequential manner to convey a specific message or entertain the audience.

Synonyms

narrate, recount, relate, tell

Examples of usage

  • He recounted the thrilling adventure he had while traveling in South America.
  • She recounted the details of the meeting with such precision that it felt like we were there.
  • The historian recounted the events leading up to the war with great clarity.

Translations

Translations of the word "recounted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 relatado

🇮🇳 फिर से बताया गया

🇩🇪 nacherzählt

🇮🇩 diceritakan kembali

🇺🇦 переказано

🇵🇱 opowiedziane ponownie

🇯🇵 再話された

🇫🇷 raconté

🇪🇸 recontado

🇹🇷 tekrar anlatıldı

🇰🇷 다시 이야기된

🇸🇦 رويت

🇨🇿 převyprávěno

🇸🇰 prepočítané

🇨🇳 重新讲述

🇸🇮 ponovno pripovedovano

🇮🇸 endursegð

🇰🇿 қайта айтылды

🇬🇪 ხელახლა მოთხრობილი

🇦🇿 yenidən danışıldı

🇲🇽 recontado

Etymology

The word 'recounted' originated from the Old French word 'reconter' which means 'to relate, recount'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century during the Middle English period. Over time, 'recounted' has been used in various literary works, speeches, and everyday conversations to describe the act of narrating past events or stories.

See also: count, countable, countenance, counter, counting, countless, county, discount, encounter, recount, uncountable.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,605, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.