recited; reciting
1
: to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
2
3
: to repeat or answer questions about (a lesson)
1
: to repeat or read aloud something memorized or prepared
2
: to reply to a teacher's question on a lesson
reciter
noun
Examples of recite in a Sentence
He recited the poem with great feeling.
He began to recite from the Koran.
He can easily recite all the facts about any player on the team.
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Pritzker even used an appearance on MSNBC to recite the U.S. Capitol switchboard number.
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Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
How long will this continue before reciting bigoted chants and bearing weapons becomes blocking Jews from buildings and harming Israeli students?
—Ellia M Torkian, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Catholic clerics and laity have faithfully gathered each night in St. Peter’s Square to recite the rosary for the sake of the pope, being led in their prayer by members of the College of Cardinals.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Mar. 2025
During this time, many Muslims focus on reading and reciting the sacred text.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
How long will this continue before reciting bigoted chants and bearing weapons becomes blocking Jews from buildings and harming Israeli students?
—Ellia M Torkian, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Catholic clerics and laity have faithfully gathered each night in St. Peter’s Square to recite the rosary for the sake of the pope, being led in their prayer by members of the College of Cardinals.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Mar. 2025
During this time, many Muslims focus on reading and reciting the sacred text.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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recite
verb
re·cite
ri-ˈsīt 
recited; reciting
1
: to repeat from memory or read aloud before an audience
recite a poem
2
: to tell all the details of
3
: to answer questions about a lesson
reciter
noun
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