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- pronunciation:
- rih
saIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
recites, reciting, recited |
| definition 1: |
to speak the words of from memory and in front of others.
Emma recited her poem in class this morning.- similar words:
- deliver, perform, quote, rehearse, repeat
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| definition 2: |
to list in detail.
She recited the names of all of the presidents.- similar words:
- itemize, list, reel off, rehearse, report
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| derivation: |
reciter (n.) |
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