recite

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   repeat aloud from memory

   The student recited a poem.

2. 2
   verb

   To repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, or in front of one's eyes), often before an audience.

   Janice is able to recite pi to 100 decimals.

3. 3
   verb

   specify individually

4. 4
   verb

   narrate or give a detailed account of

5. 5
   verb

   recite in elocution

6. 6
   verb

   render verbally, 'recite a poem'

7. 7
   verb

   To list or enumerate something.

8. 8
   verb

   To deliver a recitation.

Etymology

From Middle English reciten, from Old French reciter, from Latin recitō.