recounted
v. C1 Advanced US //ˌɹiˈkaʊntɪd// UK //ɹɪkˈaʊntɪd// re·count·ed
v. to tell a story or describe a series of events in detail to someone else.
v. to narrate or give a detailed account of an event or experience. Often implies a formal or deliberate retelling of past occurrences.
She recounted her trip to the mountains.
During the interview, the witness recounted the events of the evening with surprising clarity and detail.
The veteran sat by the fire and recounted the harrowing details of the campaign, ensuring that the younger generation understood the gravity of the historical moment.
Usage
Transitive; always takes a direct object representing the story or event being told.
Pitfall
he recounted about his lifehe recounted his lifeRecount is transitive and does not require the preposition 'about' before the object.