Recite

usgb/rɪˈsaɪt/
verb

To say out loud something from memory.

She recited a poem she had learned in school.
Visual representation of "recite" - To say out loud something from memory

Often appears as...

  • recite a poem
  • recite a speech
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Memory Required

Recite here refers to speaking from memory, without reading or prompts.

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Students often recite multiplication tables from memory.
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Public Speaking

This use implies speaking out loud to others, not quietly to oneself.

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At the recital, she will recite her speech.
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