Reciter

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsaɪtər/

Definitions of reciter

noun a person who recites or reads aloud in public or for an audience

Example Sentences

A1 The reciter read the poem aloud to the class.

A2 The reciter struggled to remember the lines during the performance.

B1 The reciter's clear enunciation captivated the audience.

B2 The reciter's emotional delivery moved everyone in the room.

C1 The reciter's interpretation of the text was both nuanced and powerful.

C2 The reciter's performance was hailed as a masterclass in spoken word art.

Examples of reciter in a Sentence

formal The reciter delivered a flawless performance of the epic poem.

informal The reciter at the poetry slam was really impressive.

slang That reciter totally nailed the rap lyrics on stage.

figurative As a reciter of ancient tales, she brought history to life through her storytelling.

Grammatical Forms of reciter

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

Origin and Evolution of reciter

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'reciter' has evolved to refer to someone who recites or reads aloud poems, stories, or other literary works in a performance setting.