English · Culture & Society
recite
/rɪˈsaɪt/
[/rɪˈsaɪt/]
to say aloud from memory
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Definition
To recite is to say something aloud from memory, often in front of others. Students recite poems and tables in class.
Example
Each child had to recite a short poem.
Each child had to recite a short poem.
Etymology
From Latin 'recitare' meaning to read out.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for saying memorised material aloud.