recite

2 definitions • 4 examples

to say a piece of writing aloud from memory, or to publicly say a list of things:

She proudly recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

The opposition party recited a long list of the government's failings.

to say a piece of writing aloud from memory:

[ I ] He was nervous about reciting in front of the class.

[ T ] The children recite the Pledge of Allegiance every morning.