Recount
/rɪˈkaʊnt/
To recount means to tell someone about something that happened, sharing all the important details like you would when telling a friend a fun story.
Examples
- During our history class, our teacher asked us to recount the events of the American Revolution, so we could better understand how it shaped our country.
- After finishing the exciting book about dragons, I couldn't wait to recount the thrilling adventures to my friends during lunch, making them eager to read it too.
- When we returned from our field trip to the science museum, Ms. Johnson asked us to recount our favorite exhibits and what we learned about the fascinating world of space.
Synonyms
tell
narrate
share
describe
report
relate
Antonyms
hide
keep quiet
withhold
ignore
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