RECITE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RECITE?

Need another word that means the same as “recite”? Find 22 synonyms and 30 related words for “recite” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Recite” are: declaim, retell, narrate, recount, tell, enumerate, itemise, itemize, repeat from memory, say aloud, read aloud, quote, speak, deliver, render, give a recitation, say a poem, perform, list, detail, reel off, rattle off

Recite as a Verb

Definitions of "Recite" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “recite” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Specify individually.
• Render verbally.
• Say aloud (a series of names, facts, etc.
• Repeat aloud or declaim (a poem or passage) from memory before an audience.
• Recite in elocution.
• Render verbally.
• Narrate or give a detailed account of.
• Repeat aloud from memory.

Synonyms of "Recite" as a verb (22 Words)

declaim	Recite in elocution. A preacher declaiming from the pulpit.
deliver	Bring to a destination make a delivery. Deliver us from the nightmare of junk mail.
detail	Provide details for. The ambulances were detailed to the fire station.
enumerate	Specify individually. There is not space to enumerate all his works.
give a recitation	Endure the loss of.
itemise	Specify individually.
itemize	Present as a list of individual items. An itemized bill.
list	Enlist for military service. Local offices are listed in the phone book.
narrate	Narrate or give a detailed account of. The series is narrated by Richard Baker.
perform	Carry out or perform an action. We performed a popular Gilbert and Sullivan opera.
quote	Put quote marks around. He quoted the Bible to her.
rattle off	Shake and cause to make a rattling noise.
read aloud	Obtain data from magnetic tapes.
recount	Tell someone about something; give an account of an event or experience. I recounted the tale to Steve.
reel off	Wind onto or off a reel.
render	To surrender someone or something to another. The fat was being cut up and rendered for lard.
repeat from memory	To say, state, or perform again.
retell	Tell (a story) again or differently. Walker retells the history of the world from the black perspective.
say a poem	Have or contain a certain wording or form.
say aloud	Indicate.
speak	(of a hound) bark. The prisoner won t speak.
tell	Narrate or give a detailed account of. He tried to make the children laugh by telling jokes.

Usage Examples of "Recite" as a verb

• Recite a poem.
• He recited passages of Dante.
• She recited the dates and names of kings and queens.
• The doctor recited the list of possible side effects of the drug.
• She recited a poem.
• The pupil recited his lesson for the day.

Associations of "Recite" (30 Words)

aloud	Using the voice; not silently. He wept aloud.
antiphon	A musical setting of an antiphon.
articulate	Having joints or jointed segments. The ankle bone articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle bones.
breviary	A book containing the service for each day, to be recited by those in orders in the Roman Catholic Church.
eloquently	In an articulate manner. He expressed his ideas eloquently.
enunciate	Express or state clearly. She enunciated each word slowly.
hymn	Praise by singing a hymn. The traditional Easter hymn of rejoicing.
incantation	A series of words said as a magic spell or charm. There was no magic in such incantation.
invocation	A prayer asking God’s help as part of a religious service. His invocation of the ancient powers of Callanish.
itemize	Place on a list of items. I have itemized the morning s tasks.
learn	Find out learn or determine with certainty usually by making an inquiry or other effort. The trading standards office learned of the illegal network.
litany	A litany contained in the Book of Common Prayer. A litany of failures.
memorize	Commit to memory; learn by heart. He memorized thousands of verses.
monologue	Speech you make to yourself. Fred carried on with his monologue as if I hadn t spoken.
narrate	Narrate or give a detailed account of. The story is narrated by the heroine.
orate	Talk pompously. Lend me your ears Fred orated.
poem	A piece of writing in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by particular attention to diction (sometimes involving rhyme), rhythm, and imagery. The sun is an important symbol in this poem.
pronounce	Speak pronounce or utter in a certain way. Allow history to pronounce the verdict.
read	Having a specified level of knowledge as a result of reading. Now I know what my reputation is I read the papers.
recitation	Systematic training by multiple repetitions. The history of an organization is more important than the recitation of details like this.
recount	Count again. He recounts how they often talked of politics.
rote	Memorization by repetition. Rote learning.
singing	The act of singing vocal music. My mother had a beautiful singing voice.
soliloquy	A part of a play involving a soliloquy. He did most of his thinking by soliloquy.
spell	Place under a spell. A spell of good weather.
supplication	The action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly. He fell to his knees in supplication.
talking	The action of talking speech or discussion. I ll do the talking you just back me up.
tell	Divulge confidential or private information. He could tell that she was unhappy.
utter	Express audibly utter sounds not necessarily words. Charlotte stared at her in utter amazement.
verbalize	Express (ideas or feelings) in words, especially by speaking out loud. Many English nouns have become verbalized.