RECITING definition: 1. present participle of recite 2. to say a piece of writing aloud from memory, or to publicly say…. Learn more.

The meaning of RECITE is to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly. How to use recite in a sentence.

To repeat or utter aloud (something memorized or rehearsed), often before an audience: recite a prayer; recite a poem. 2. To relate in detail: recited to me his tale of woe. See Synonyms at …

Definition of recite verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [transitive, intransitive] to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. that you have learned, especially to an audience. recite …

Those who could recite a verse or two were spared. He can still recite the message verbatim.

RECITE definition: to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner. See examples of recite used in a sentence.

to repeat the words of, sometimes from memory, esp. in a formal manner or in a classroom setting: [~ + object] to recite the Gettysburg Address. [no object] She stood up and began to …

Recite entered the English language as a legal term but is now more often used in the realms of education, literature, and religion. Children in school may be assigned a famous poem to recite …

6 days ago · recite (third-person singular simple present recites, present participle reciting, simple past and past participle recited) (transitive) To repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other …

• All the while her father was reciting, her lips moved silently. • Felix's wife began to recite her poetry, and wondered about his air fare, and gave him some coffee.