recite — to say aloud from memory, especially before an audience
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to say aloud from memory, especially before an audience
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈsaɪt/
Example Sentences
- The student forgot to recite his lines and stood there like a frozen statue.
- My grandmother can recite the entire recipe for kimchi without looking at any notes.
- He loves to recite Shakespeare while taking a shower, much to his neighbors' annoyance.
recite
VERB[/rɪˈsaɪt/]
to say aloud from memory, especially before an audience
The young poet stands before the crowd to recite her verses with confidence.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'recitare', composed of the prefix 're-' (again) and the verb 'citare' (to call, summon). Originally meaning 'to call forth again' or 'to read aloud', it entered English through Old French and Middle English.
Breakdown
re- (again, back) + citare (to call, summon). The verb 'citare' itself comes from Latin 'ciere', meaning to set in motion or call forth.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student forgot to recite his lines and stood there like a frozen statue.”
“My grandmother can recite the entire recipe for kimchi without looking at any notes.”
“He loves to recite Shakespeare while taking a shower, much to his neighbors' annoyance.”
“The lawyer recited all the evidence systematically during the trial.”
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