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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On Sunday, April 27, the Hart of Dixie alum, 43, shared a video on her Instagram of her and a friend wearing Darth Vader masks and pressing a button on the side, prompting the toys to recite some classic Star Wars phrases.
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Prayers were recited in various languages including Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese and Arabic, a reflection of the church's global reach.
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Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
On Sunday, April 27, the Hart of Dixie alum, 43, shared a video on her Instagram of her and a friend wearing Darth Vader masks and pressing a button on the side, prompting the toys to recite some classic Star Wars phrases.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Prayers were recited in various languages including Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese and Arabic, a reflection of the church's global reach.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
The faithful will recite several religious verses, including psalm 22, ‘The Lord is my Shepherd,’ during the service.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 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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