recount

Meanings

• Verb

  To give a detailed account of an event or situation.

  - "He recounted his experiences during the war."
  - "The witness was asked to recount the events leading up to the accident."

• Verb

  To repeat or tell a story again.

  - "My grandfather used to recount stories from his childhood."
  - "She enjoyed recounting the same joke over and over again."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with recount
count , pount , mount , fount

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Variants

List of all variants of recount that leads to same result
recount , recounted , recounter , recounters , recounting , recounts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'recompter', meaning 'to count again'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'recount' is also used in elections to verify the accuracy of vote counts.

2. In music, 'recount' can refer to the act of repeating a musical phrase or section.

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Related Concepts

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1. narrate: To tell a story or relate an account of events.

2. describe: To give a detailed account or explanation of something.

3. report: To give an account or present the facts of an event or situation.

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Culture

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The term 'recount' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in narratives where a character shares their experiences or tells a story. In art, 'recount' can refer to the act of retelling a story through visual means, such as painting or sculpture.

How to Memorize "recount"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine counting money or reciting the multiplication table to visualize the concept of 'recount'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'recount' with the act of sharing a story or experience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'R-E-C-O-U-N-T' to remember the meaning: 'Repeat Events, Count Up Outcomes, Narrate Truth'.

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