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View usage for: (resɪteɪʃən) Word forms: plural recitations1. variable nounWhen someone does a recitation, they say aloud a piece of poetry or other writing that they have learned. The transmission began with a recitation from the Koran. Synonyms: recital, reading, performance, piece More Synonyms of recitation 2. countable noun [oft NOUN of noun]A recitation of something is a statement of it. [written] The letter was short–a simple recitation of their problem. Synonyms: account, story, description, narration More Synonyms of recitation More Synonyms of recitation recitation in British English (ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃən) noun1. the act of reciting from memory, or a formal reading of verse before an audience recitation in American English (ˌrɛsəˈteɪʃən) noun1. a reciting, as of facts, events, etc.; recital 2. a. a saying aloud in public of something memorized b. a piece of prose or verse memorized for this 3. USa. a reciting by pupils of answers to questions on a prepared lesson b. a class meeting or period in which this occurs Examples of 'recitation' in a sentencerecitation Penny opened the door and began what sounded like a recitation.When he had finished this terrifying recitation, Dr Haydar covered his face.Kadredin was not to be deterred from his slothful recitation.Never before had I left without him screaming imprecations or singing foul songs or asking for a final recitation of our mother's pain. Word lists withrecitation Types of entertainment Definition the act of reciting poetry or prose from memory The transmission began with a recitation from the Koran. Synonyms piece passage lecture narration telling The letter was a short recitation of their problem. Definition something recited These recitations form an important part of their religion. Synonyms reading piece verse monologue Additional synonymsDefinition a statement or account that describes someone or something He gave a description of the surgery he was about to perform. Synonyms account, report, explanation, representation, sketch, narrative, portrayal, depiction, narration, characterization, delineationSynonyms storytelling, telling, reading, relation, explanation, descriptionDefinition a narrated account or story The play is an autobiographical journey with song, dialogue and narration. Synonyms account, explanation, description, recital, voice-over Nearby words ofrecitation - reciprocal
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Additional synonymsDefinition a section of a written work, speech, or piece of music He read a passage from the Bible. Synonyms extract, reading, piece, section, sentence, text, clause, excerpt, paragraph, verse, quotationDefinition an artistic or dramatic production The band did three performances at the Royal Albert Hall. Synonyms show, appearance, concert, gig (informal), recitala rendering of Verdi's Requiem Synonyms recitation, performance, interpretation, recital, rendition, depictionDefinition a description of a chain of events told or written in prose or verse The parents all shared interesting stories about their children. Synonyms anecdote, account, tale, report, detail, relation, testimony |