Word
reciting
Phoneticsrecit·ing
US/ɹiˈsaɪtɪŋ/
UK/ɹɪsˈaɪtɪŋ/
Definition
v. saying a poem, story, or list of facts out loud from memory. You do this when you have learned something by heart and want to share it with others.
v. repeating a text, poem, or set of facts aloud from memory. Present participle form; describes the act of oral delivery without the use of written notes.
Examples
“She is reciting a poem for the class.”
“The young student stood at the front of the room, nervously reciting the lines he had practiced all week.”
“While reciting the ancient epic, the performer used rhythmic pauses to emphasize the dramatic tension of the hero's journey.”
Examples
simple
“She is reciting a poem for the class.”
contextual
“The young student stood at the front of the room, nervously reciting the lines he had practiced all week.”
complex
“While reciting the ancient epic, the performer used rhythmic pauses to emphasize the dramatic tension of the hero's journey.”
Usage
Often takes a direct object (the text being spoken) or can be used intransitively.
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