Recite

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsaɪt/

Definitions of recite

verb to repeat or say aloud from memory

Example Sentences

A1 She can recite the alphabet.

A2 He recited a poem in front of the class.

B1 The actor had to recite his lines perfectly during the audition.

B2 The student was asked to recite a passage from the novel.

C1 The historian was able to recite the entire speech word for word.

C2 The poet was known for his ability to recite his work from memory.

Examples of recite in a Sentence

formal During the ceremony, each student had to recite a passage from a famous speech.

informal My little sister loves to recite nursery rhymes before bedtime.

slang I can totally recite all the lyrics to that song, it's my jam!

figurative The actor was able to recite his lines flawlessly, as if they were second nature to him.

Grammatical Forms of recite

• past tense: recited
• plural: recites
• comparative: more recited
• superlative: most recited
• present tense: recites
• future tense: will recite
• perfect tense: has recited
• continuous tense: is reciting
• singular: recite
• positive degree: recite
• infinitive: to recite
• gerund: reciting
• participle: reciting

Origin and Evolution of recite

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'recite' originated from the Latin word 'recitare', which means 'to read aloud'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'recite' has evolved to encompass not just reading aloud, but also the act of repeating or narrating something from memory.