Recite
verb
To say out loud something from memory.
She recited a poem she had learned in school.
Often appears as...
- recite a poem
- recite a speech
verb
To list or name different items in a systematic manner.
I had to recite all the capital cities of the world in my geography class.
Often appears as...
- recite facts
- recite numbers
Usage tips
Approving
Academic
verb
To perform a speech, poem or piece of literature out loud to an audience.
He was chosen to recite the Declaration of Independence at the school assembly.
Often appears as...
- recite a monologue
- recite a soliloquy
Usage tips
Approving
Literary
verb
To describe events or experiences in detail.
She recited the events of the night to the police.
Often appears as...
- recite events
- recite experiences
Usage tips
Neutral
verb
To say out loud something from memory.
She recited a poem she had learned in school.
Often appears as...
- recite a poem
- recite a speech
verb
To list or name different items in a systematic manner.
I had to recite all the capital cities of the world in my geography class.
Often appears as...
- recite facts
- recite numbers
Usage tips
Approving
Academic
verb
To perform a speech, poem or piece of literature out loud to an audience.
He was chosen to recite the Declaration of Independence at the school assembly.
Often appears as...
- recite a monologue
- recite a soliloquy
Usage tips
Approving
Literary
verb
To describe events or experiences in detail.
She recited the events of the night to the police.
Often appears as...
- recite events
- recite experiences
Usage tips
Neutral
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Memory Required
Recite here refers to speaking from memory, without reading or prompts.
Students often recite multiplication tables from memory.
Pro Tip 2/2Public Speaking
This use implies speaking out loud to others, not quietly to oneself.
At the recital, she will recite her speech.
Pro Tip 1/2Memory Required
Recite here refers to speaking from memory, without reading or prompts.
Students often recite multiplication tables from memory.
Pro Tip 2/2Public Speaking
This use implies speaking out loud to others, not quietly to oneself.
At the recital, she will recite her speech.
Pro Tip 1/2Memory Required
Recite here refers to speaking from memory, without reading or prompts.
Students often recite multiplication tables from memory.
Pro Tip 2/2Public Speaking
This use implies speaking out loud to others, not quietly to oneself.
At the recital, she will recite her speech.
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Romance and revolution:...
Because of the timing of his death so soon after the coup, rumors swirled that he had died of sadness or even been assassinated, but the hospital recorded his cause of death as cancer. Today, Neruda’s lines are recited at protests and marches worldwide. Much like his life,
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The five major world...
In the next few years, more and more messages came, and he memorized and taught them. The verses he recited were full of wise sayings, beautiful rhymes, and mysterious metaphors. But Muhammad was a merchant, not a poet. Many agreed the verses were indeed the words of God,
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Three ideas. Three...
listen, speak and process new information all at the same time. But onstage, I don't have to think. I prepare my thinks well in advance. I don't have to listen. That is your job. And I don't really have to talk, because, strictly speaking, I'm reciting.
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Everything you need to...
into a single narrative. To recite these massive epics live, rhapsodes employed a steady meter, along with mnemonic devices, like repetition of memorized passages or set pieces. These included descriptions of scenery and lists of characters,
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What forgiveness can...
village before he can leave the country so what can I do but agree and then there I am standing there encircled by his entire family in the empty space where the house will be built and there's a matriarch reciting what are
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The Mystery of the...
spell but while the reciting of prophesies is historical fact questions about those vapors remaining brain area on geological map archaeologist John Hale believes the answers lie deep underground analysis of the bedrock
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History vs. Che Guevara...
killing any suspected spies or dissenters. He also helped peasants build health clinics and schools, taught them to read, and even recited poetry to them. His harsh discipline was necessary against a much stronger enemy
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Orphan Sun Bear Gets A...
knows she gives me glances all the time like the recite raids ones thinking and if I can get away with that so she's just full of life that's the best way you can describe it I've known a lot of us over the years
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The power of introverts...
or why we had to spell this word incorrectly. But I recited a cheer. I recited a cheer along with everybody else. I did my best. And I just waited for the time that I could go off and read my books.
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Why can parrots talk? -...
With this specialized anatomy, parrots can bark, scream, curse, and recite factoids. One intrepid lost parrot managed to get back home after repeating his full name and address to helpful strangers.
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Romance and revolution:...
Because of the timing of his death so soon after the coup, rumors swirled that he had died of sadness or even been assassinated, but the hospital recorded his cause of death as cancer. Today, Neruda’s lines are recited at protests and marches worldwide. Much like his life,
Video examples
The five major world...
In the next few years, more and more messages came, and he memorized and taught them. The verses he recited were full of wise sayings, beautiful rhymes, and mysterious metaphors. But Muhammad was a merchant, not a poet. Many agreed the verses were indeed the words of God,
Video examples
Three ideas. Three...
listen, speak and process new information all at the same time. But onstage, I don't have to think. I prepare my thinks well in advance. I don't have to listen. That is your job. And I don't really have to talk, because, strictly speaking, I'm reciting.
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Everything you need to...
into a single narrative. To recite these massive epics live, rhapsodes employed a steady meter, along with mnemonic devices, like repetition of memorized passages or set pieces. These included descriptions of scenery and lists of characters,
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What forgiveness can...
village before he can leave the country so what can I do but agree and then there I am standing there encircled by his entire family in the empty space where the house will be built and there's a matriarch reciting what are
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The Mystery of the...
spell but while the reciting of prophesies is historical fact questions about those vapors remaining brain area on geological map archaeologist John Hale believes the answers lie deep underground analysis of the bedrock
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History vs. Che Guevara...
killing any suspected spies or dissenters. He also helped peasants build health clinics and schools, taught them to read, and even recited poetry to them. His harsh discipline was necessary against a much stronger enemy
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Orphan Sun Bear Gets A...
knows she gives me glances all the time like the recite raids ones thinking and if I can get away with that so she's just full of life that's the best way you can describe it I've known a lot of us over the years
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The power of introverts...
or why we had to spell this word incorrectly. But I recited a cheer. I recited a cheer along with everybody else. I did my best. And I just waited for the time that I could go off and read my books.
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Why can parrots talk? -...
With this specialized anatomy, parrots can bark, scream, curse, and recite factoids. One intrepid lost parrot managed to get back home after repeating his full name and address to helpful strangers.
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Ann Reinking
American Actress
In sixth grade my teacher said that we had to do a talent show. You could sing or recite a poem... I went a wrote a little sketch for myself called 'Our Big World' about how many ways you could use a scarf.
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Ryan Reynolds
Canadian Actor
When I meet thousands of fans of the comic - when I realize every one of them can recite the Lantern Corps oath ('In Brightest Day, in blackest night...') - I know how important this is to people.
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Mohamedou Ould Slahi
I had nothing in my cell. Most of the time I recited the Quran. The rest of the time I was speaking to myself and thinking about my life and the worst-case scenarios that could happen to me.
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Ice Cube
American Musician
My son Darrel could recite 'Straight Outta Compton' at two years old. He loved it! You can expose your kids to anything as long as you sit there and explain it to them.
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Shakira
Musician
I always knew that I was tremendously creative. I recited love poems, I wrote stories and I got excellent grades in every subject, except for maths.
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Tanushree Dutta
Indian Model
My method of praying does not meet the conventional standards as I don't recite any specific prayers but rather indulge in conversations with God.
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Robin S. Sharma
Canadian Lawyer
Victims recite problems. Leaders develop solutions. That might seem like common sense, but common sense is rarely common practice.
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Willie Nelson
American Musician
The first time I got onstage was when I was about 5 years old. It was at a church social, and I had a poem to recite.
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Shmuel Yosef Agnon
Ukrainian Writer
Our sages of blessed memory have said that we must not enjoy any pleasure in this world without reciting a blessing.
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Mary Quant
English Designer
The Lord's Prayer is the most perfect piece of poetry. I always feel at peace and moved when I recite it.
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Ann Reinking
American Actress
In sixth grade my teacher said that we had to do a talent show. You could sing or recite a poem... I went a wrote a little sketch for myself called 'Our Big World' about how many ways you could use a scarf.
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Ryan Reynolds
Canadian Actor
When I meet thousands of fans of the comic - when I realize every one of them can recite the Lantern Corps oath ('In Brightest Day, in blackest night...') - I know how important this is to people.
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Mohamedou Ould Slahi
I had nothing in my cell. Most of the time I recited the Quran. The rest of the time I was speaking to myself and thinking about my life and the worst-case scenarios that could happen to me.
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Ice Cube
American Musician
My son Darrel could recite 'Straight Outta Compton' at two years old. He loved it! You can expose your kids to anything as long as you sit there and explain it to them.
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Shakira
Musician
I always knew that I was tremendously creative. I recited love poems, I wrote stories and I got excellent grades in every subject, except for maths.
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Tanushree Dutta
Indian Model
My method of praying does not meet the conventional standards as I don't recite any specific prayers but rather indulge in conversations with God.
Quote examples
Robin S. Sharma
Canadian Lawyer
Victims recite problems. Leaders develop solutions. That might seem like common sense, but common sense is rarely common practice.
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Willie Nelson
American Musician
The first time I got onstage was when I was about 5 years old. It was at a church social, and I had a poem to recite.
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Shmuel Yosef Agnon
Ukrainian Writer
Our sages of blessed memory have said that we must not enjoy any pleasure in this world without reciting a blessing.
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Mary Quant
English Designer
The Lord's Prayer is the most perfect piece of poetry. I always feel at peace and moved when I recite it.
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