Retell (Verb)
Meaning 1
Render verbally; "recite a poem"; "retell a story".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Make into fiction; "The writer fictionalized the lives of his parents in his latest novel".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
To say, state, or perform again; "She kept reiterating her request".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The actress prepared to retell the story of her journey to stardom in a unique one-woman show.
- After hearing the story once, the child begged his grandfather to retell it again.
- Each artist was asked to retell the same classic fairy tale in their own distinct style.
- As a favorite family tradition, they would retell tales of their ancestors on annual family reunions.
- At the trial, key witnesses were called to retell their testimony under cross-examination to clarify inconsistencies.