Recitation

Meaning

the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory

The act of reading or repeating something aloud, especially poetry or passages.

Example Sentences

The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.

The student won the prize for her poetry recitation.

Synonyms

recital, reading, performance, declamation, narration, delivery

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recital, reading, performance

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reading, declamation, recital, narration, delivery

Antonyms

silence, muteness, listening

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silence, muteness, listening

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silence, muteness

Collocations

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poetry recitation, Quran recitation, recitation contest

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poetry recitation, recitation contest, recitation competition, recitation class