v. re·cit·ed, re·cit·ing, re·cites v.tr. 1. To repeat or utter aloud (something memorized or rehearsed), often before an audience: recite a prayer; recite a poem. 3. To list or enumerate: The affidavit recites facts about the incident. v.intr. 1. To deliver a recitation. 2. To repeat lessons prepared or memorized. [Middle English reciten, from Old French reciter, from Latin recitāre, to read out : re-, re- + citāre, to quote; see CITE.] re·citer n. |
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