RECITE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

recite

verb

ri-ˈsīt

Definition of recite

as in to describe

to give an oral or written account of in some detail recited the funny story of how he and his girlfriend met

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as in to memorize

to give from memory after all these years, she's still able to recite the poems she learned as a child

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read

as in to list

to specify one after another the Declaration of Independence recites a long list of grievances against King George III

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Recent Examples of recite Lucas recites his spooky little tale in front of a binaural mic shaped like a human head, whose features resemble more than a little the Art Deco lines of an Oscar statuette. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 The Vatican also said that Pope Leo will recite the traditional Angelus prayers on Sunday in what will be his first public appearance since his treatment. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 One of us would be chosen to recite the poem onstage—a kitsch performance, no doubt, so that an auditorium of adults would be moved to tears. — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026 Equipping your agent with this context can set it apart from generic FAQ-reciting chatbots and unlock extraordinary mobile experiences, including helpful, proactive communications. — Amanda McGuckin Hager, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recite

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Verb

Companies that describe their services as sovereign without being clear about those dependencies risk accusations of sovereignty-washing.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Some puzzlers describe solving the crossword as a workout; for me, today’s was a knock-down, drag-out fistfight.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of describe

Verb

The successful applicant must also be willing to wear a hospital gown, memorize scripts, improvise dialogue and provide medical students with constructive feedback on their professionalism.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Sales reps can memorize feature lists and battle cards, but no one knows developers quite like other developers.

— Kevin Cochrane, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of memorize

Verb

Cleveland Clinic lists a long slate of possible benefits ranging from lower blood pressure and improved oxygen levels to reduced snoring, better dry mouth and improved bad breath.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
In its November issue, Food & Wine magazine lists Francesco Martucci in Wynwood as one of the 27 Best Pizzas in America.

— Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of list

Verb

Lamm told TechCrunch that conventional breeding can produce dogs with poor eyesight or genetic predispositions to cancer.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Beirut City Pop, the latest compilation by archival label Habibi Funk, tells the story of the artists who dared to imagine a life beyond war.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of tell

Verb

As the American Heart Association has detailed, blood clots and related conditions for athletes aren’t new, and athletes often recover.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Jackson has struggled at times to talk about foreign affairs or federal policy issues, like detailing how to pay for Medicare for All in a conversation with CNN’s Dana Bash in mid-October.

— Julia Terruso, Time, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of detail

Verb

Other British stars to have teamed up with Noiser include Dame Julie Andrews, who narrated an adaptation of Emma, and Hugh Bonneville, who narrated some Sherlock Holmes short stories.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
The original short, narrated by Ron Perlman, premiered at the LA Shorts International Film Festival and was selected by more than 40 other festivals, earning 18 awards.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of narrate

Verb

In a separate interview, Sundwall homed in on cars and economic impact, outlining efficiency honed through the methods of private business, as well as total spending transparency.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026
Nvidia's most recent quarterly financial filing in August outlined over $500 billion in off-balance-sheet commitments over the coming years, with a majority maturing through fiscal 2029.

— Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of outline

Verb

Wandering further afield, Wright recounts the case of Walker Railey, a Methodist minister accused of strangling his wife and leaving her in a vegetative state.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Rifkin recounted how an ordinary Saturday of shopping ended with Sierra leaving Machado, Julia and Daniela rotting in a closet and being eaten by insects.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

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