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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Modern translations of the Oath are still recited at most medical schools.
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Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Its music video, released May 8, shows a group of individuals dressed in animal skins reciting the song’s lyrics.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Six months later, Congress changed the pledge gesture, with those who recite it placing their right hand over their heart to avoid resembling the Nazi salute.
—AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Tennessee House Republicans locked the doors to a committee room after a group of immigrant rights activists were escorted out of the public meeting for standing and repeatedly reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for several minutes.
—Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Its music video, released May 8, shows a group of individuals dressed in animal skins reciting the song’s lyrics.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Six months later, Congress changed the pledge gesture, with those who recite it placing their right hand over their heart to avoid resembling the Nazi salute.
—AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Tennessee House Republicans locked the doors to a committee room after a group of immigrant rights activists were escorted out of the public meeting for standing and repeatedly reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for several minutes.
—Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 2 July 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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