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Recapitulate (Verb)

Repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life.

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The concept of embryonic development in humans helps to recapitulate many stages that their evolutionary ancestors went through during their own embryonic development.
Biologists widely agree that human embryos recapitulate certain characteristics of their evolutionary ancestors during early stages of development.
Many species, including humans, exhibit a phenomenon where the embryos recapitulate the morphological features of their distant ancestors.
Studies in developmental biology suggest that vertebrate embryos may recapitulate the structure of a dorsal hollow nerve cord, similar to that found in invertebrate chordates.
Evolutionary development theory also suggests that embryos are likely to recapitulate some of the key developmental milestones present in their evolutionary ancestors.

Summarize briefly; "Let's recapitulate the main ideas".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Repeat an earlier theme of a composition.

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The final movement of the symphony effectively recapitulates the main theme from the first movement in a grand display of orchestral power.
The concluding chorus in the song creatively recapitulates the catchy melody from the opening verse.
Throughout the novel, the author subtly recapitulates earlier plot points in later chapters to reinforce the narrative.
In the finale of the ballet, the soloists beautifully recapitulate the iconic pas de deux from Act I.
The composer's use of repetition expertly allows the recapitulation of the main theme in the last movement of the piano concerto.