Used in a Sentence

recited

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for recited.

Editorial note

In the shorter term, consider the US Pledge of Allegiance, probably the most recited socialist-derived words in the US.

Examples16
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

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

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of recited gathered in one view.

verb

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

verb

(intransitive) To deliver a recitation.

verb

(transitive) To list or enumerate something.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for recited.

verb

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

verb

(intransitive) To deliver a recitation.

verb

(transitive) To list or enumerate something.

verb

Alternative spelling of re-cite (which is the preferred spelling, to avoid needless homography). [To cite again, as with a second or subsequent citation.]

Example sentences

1

In the shorter term, consider the US Pledge of Allegiance, probably the most recited socialist-derived words in the US.

2

If you're talking about the shlokas most commonly recited by average people, they may amount to maybe 10-20 lines.

3

Almost certainly they special-case some inputs -- have you ever recited the Konami Code to Siri?

4

We recited The Lord's Prayer daily in public primary school (the Government run one) and regularly sang the national anthem.

5

Both are authentic recitations which the Prophet Peace be upon him recited during his lifetime.

6

I think this situation is a great illustration of the human implication of the economics you just recited.

7

The Quranic canon is the form of the Quran as recited and written in which it is religiously binding for the Muslim community.

8

The recited text: The Common Language of Science The first step towards language was to link acoustically or otherwise commutable signs to sense-impressions.

9

I'd always get tears in my eyes when an octogenarian bent double under the weight of his medals recited Wilfred Owen.

10

The goal was to simultaneously maintain another persistent stream of thought as I recited, religiously.

11

People recited both from scribes as well as from memory.

12

We Anericans always recited the alphabet with k and y, but our teacher said they weren't official (although he also said that Brazilians would recognize them).

Quote examples

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"Consisting of" means that the device (or method) has the recited elements (or steps) and no more.

2

Ahn recited the terms of the license, and even went so far as to tell Nokia that “all information leaks.” Mr.

3

If people learned programming like they were taught math, they would be forbidden from knowing the concept of a quicksort exists until they successfully memorized and recited a 3SAT proof, "just because".

4

"Saving the world", "Changing the world" and other big words are often recited by Apple and Google.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use recited in a sentence?

In the shorter term, consider the US Pledge of Allegiance, probably the most recited socialist-derived words in the US.

What does recited mean?

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

What part of speech is recited?

recited is commonly used as verb.