🎭Recitation

noun
/ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

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
Entry 1
recital, reading, performance
Entry 2
reading, declamation, recital, narration, delivery

Antonyms

silence, muteness, listening
Entry 1
silence, muteness, listening
Entry 2
silence, muteness

Collocations

poetry recitation, Quran recitation, recitation contest, recitation competition, recitation class
Entry 1
poetry recitation, Quran recitation, recitation contest
Entry 2
poetry recitation, recitation contest, recitation competition, recitation class

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