Recounting

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/

Definitions of recounting

noun the action of telling someone about something that happened; narrating or detailing

Example Sentences

A1 She enjoyed recounting her favorite childhood memories.

A2 The students took turns recounting their weekend adventures.

B1 The book is a recounting of the events leading up to the war.

B2 His recounting of the crime scene was detailed and thorough.

C1 The historian's recounting of the battle was riveting and insightful.

C2 The documentary offers a chilling recounting of the tragic event.

verb present participle of recount, which means to tell someone about something that happened; narrate or detail

Example Sentences

A1 She enjoys recounting stories from her childhood.

A2 He is recounting the events of last night to his friend.

B1 The witness spent hours recounting what happened on the day of the crime.

B2 The historian is recounting the events leading up to the war in great detail.

C1 The author is recounting his experiences during his travels in his latest book.

C2 The documentary is expertly recounting the history of the ancient civilization.

Examples of recounting in a Sentence

formal She spent hours recounting the events of the day in great detail.

informal He kept recounting the story over and over again to anyone who would listen.

slang I'm so tired of recounting the same old excuses for being late.

figurative The painting seemed to come to life, with each stroke recounting a different emotion.

Grammatical Forms of recounting

past tense

recounted

plural

recountings

comparative

more recounting

superlative

most recounting

present tense

recounts

future tense

will recount

perfect tense

have recounted

continuous tense

is recounting

singular

recounting

positive degree

recounting

infinitive

to recount

gerund

recounting

participle

recounted

Origin and Evolution of recounting

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'recounting' originated from the Old French word 'reconter' which means to tell or relate.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'recounting' has evolved to refer to the act of telling or narrating events or experiences in a detailed manner.