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recited

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹəˈsaɪtɪd// UK //ɹɪsˈaɪtɪd// re·cit·ed

v. said a piece of writing out loud from memory. You do this when you have learned a poem or a list and repeat it for an audience.

v. past tense or past participle of 'recite'; refers to the act of repeating a text or list from memory, typically before an audience.


SIMPLE

She recited a beautiful poem at the wedding.

CONTEXTUAL

The young student stood at the front of the class and recited the entire list of state capitals without a single mistake.

COMPLEX

Having memorised the monologue over several weeks, the actor recited the lines with a level of emotional depth that moved the entire audience to silence.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, such as a poem, a prayer, or a list.

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