Meaning & Definition of word "Retell"
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Retell
/riːˈtɛl/
verb:
- 1. to tell (a story, event, etc.) again or in a different way.
- Example: After reading the book, she was eager to retell the story to her friends.
- 2. to narrate or recount a previously told account.
- Example: In class, we were asked to retell the fable in our own words.
- 3. to repeat or rephrase a message, often for clarification.
- Example: The teacher asked the student to retell the instructions to ensure they understood.
Etymology
From 're-' meaning 'again' + 'tell'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
retell a story:
to tell a story again in one's own words
retell the tale:
to recount a narrative again
retell the events:
to narrate the occurrences once more
Related Words
recount:
To tell (a story or event) again.
narrate:
To tell a story or describe a series of events.
recite:
To repeat aloud from memory.