Synonyms for recite
rɪˈsaɪtre·cite

English Synonyms and Antonyms(4.40 / 5 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. recite

   To quote is to give an author's words, either exactly, as in direct quotation, or in substance, as in indirect quotation; to cite is, etymologically, to call up a passage, as a witness is summoned. In citing a passage its exact location by chapter, page, or otherwise, must be given, so that it can be promptly called into evidence; in quoting, the location may or may not be given, but the words or substance of the passage must be given. In citing, neither the author's words nor his thought may be given, but simply the reference to the location where they may be found. To quote, in the proper sense, is to give credit to the author whose words are employed. To paraphrase is to state an author's thought more freely than in indirect quotation, keeping the substance of thought and the order of statement, but changing the language, and commonly interweaving more or less explanatory matter as if part of the original writing. One may paraphrase a work with worthy motive for homiletic, devotional, or other purposes (as in the metrical versions of the Psalms), or he may plagiarize atrociously in the form of paraphrase, appropriating all that is valuable in another's thought, with the hope of escaping detection by change of phrase. To plagiarize is to quote without credit, appropriating another's words or thought as one's own. To recite or repeat is usually to quote orally, tho recite is applied in legal phrase to a particular statement of facts which is not a quotation; a kindred use obtains in ordinary speech; as, to recite one's misfortunes.

   Synonyms:
   cite, excerpt, extract, paraphrase, plagiarize, quote, repeat

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms(2.67 / 6 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. recite

   Synonyms:
   narrate, recapitulate, say by heart, repeat, rehearse, quote, speak, tell, recount, enumerate

   Antonyms:
   misquote, misdeliver, misrecount, misrenumerate, misrepresent

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1. declaim, reciteverb

   recite in elocution

   Synonyms:
   recount, declaim, retell, enumerate, inveigh, tell, itemize, itemise, narrate

2. reciteverb

   repeat aloud from memory

   "she recited a poem"; "The pupil recited his lesson for the day"

   Synonyms:
   recount, retell, enumerate, declaim, tell, itemize, itemise, narrate

3. recite, retellverb

   render verbally, "recite a poem"

   "retell a story"

   Synonyms:
   recount, ingeminate, fictionalise, iterate, reiterate, retell, repeat, enumerate, fictionalize, restate, declaim, tell, itemize, itemise, narrate

4. tell, narrate, recount, reciteverb

   narrate or give a detailed account of

   "Tell what happened"; "The father told a story to his child"

   Synonyms:
   distinguish, itemise, differentiate, say, recount, tell, state, narrate, evidence, retell, assure, itemize, severalise, declaim, enjoin, severalize, secernate, secern, tell apart, separate, order, enumerate

5. enumerate, recite, itemize, itemiseverb

   specify individually

   "She enumerated the many obstacles she had encountered"; "The doctor recited the list of possible side effects of the drug"

   Synonyms:
   retell, itemize, itemise, enumerate, numerate, number, recount, declaim, tell, count, narrate

Matched Categories

1. • Inform
   • Name
   • Perform
   • Repeat

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1. reciteverb

   Synonyms:
   repeat, rehearse, say by heart, repeat by note

2. reciteverb

   Synonyms:
   narrate, relate, tell

3. reciteverb

   Synonyms:
   enumerate, tell over

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. reciteverb

   Synonyms:
   relate, recount, repeat, deliver, cantillate

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1. Hindu Poetess:

   The dull-hued turkey apes the gait Of lordly peacock, richly plumed; And thus the poetaster shows When he would fain his verse recite.

2. Ehsan Sehgal:

   The Quran is only such a holy book, which Muslims, whether man, woman, child or elder ones, recite every second and everywhere in this universe by heart, and verbally without reading all its verses. As a fact, Quran executes not only and mainly respect for the entire humanity, it also teaches love, equality, empathy, justice, honesty, harmony, tolerance, forgiveness, and peace. However, it also describes and allows the Tit for Tat, but it defines that forgiveness is a great attitude as well. If one feels a friendly feeling, whether Muslim or non-Muslim; it understands the Quran precisely and accurately; otherwise, the collapse of mutual respect becomes inevitable. Indeed, wrong conduct and interpretation penetrate one's thought, mindset, and character, not the essence of words and the meaning of the Quran in its right and correct context and concept.

3. Principal Sassano:

   We teach the children to be respectful, so if they choose not to recite the pledge, they stand quietly. Nothing is forced on the child.

4. Hiram Sasser:

   So if they choose not to recite the pledge, they stand quietly. Nothing is forced on the child. kids can not be required to say it, but leading in the recitation of it is as constitutional as the national motto In God We Trust.

5. Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate:

   108 is a special sacred number in Eastern cultures and Hinduism, the most ancient religion in our world. To illustrate, Shivaganas are 108 in number, and therefore Shaiva's disciples use 108 Rudraksha beaded lace for their japa. They also recite supreme lord Shiva's 108 names daily during their morning Shivapuja. Likewise, in Gaudiya Vaishnavism, there are 108 gopis of Vrindavan. Srivaishnavism has 108 Divya Kshetras of Lord Vishnu, called as 108 Divya Desam. It's surely fascinating to know the religious significance and sacredness of 108.

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