Pronunciation

/rɪˈsaɪt/

Definitions

Noun

A recitation is the act of repeating a passage, poem, or text by memory, often in a formal setting, such as a lesson or performance.

Verb

To recite means to repeat something verbatim from memory, usually a learned text or speech, often in a public or educational context.

Adjective

Recital refers to a performance where a piece is recited, especially a musical or dramatic one.

Phrases

• “Recite a poem” or “Recite from a script”
• “Recital of a famous speech”
• “Reciting the alphabet”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The students were asked to recite their multiplication tables during the quiz.”
• Verb: “After months of practice, she confidently recited Shakespeare’s sonnet at the school assembly.”
• Adjective: “The piano recital was a highlight of the cultural event.”

Synonyms

• Recitalize
• Quote
• Memorize
• Rehearse
• Deliver (a speech or lecture)
• Recount
• Reproduce

Antonyms

• Forget
• Misquote
• Inadvertently forget