Recount — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ri-ˈkau̇nt/ (verb) /(ˌ)rē-ˈkau̇nt/ (verb) /ˈrē-ˌkau̇nt/ (noun) re·count

Meaning & Definition of Recount

Recount (verb)

  1. to relate in detail, narrate
  2. to count again

Recount (noun)

  1. a second or fresh count

Recount (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give an oral or written account of in some detail

    "a novel that recounted an American soldier's adventures among the samurai warriors of 19th-century Japan"

    similar: chart, chronicle, describe, narrate, recite, rehearse, relate, report, tell, set forth
    related: deliver, give, reel off, state, utter, voice, detail, enumerate, itemize, particularize, bare, disclose, divulge, expose, let on (about), reveal, delineate, depict, express, render, sketch

Recount (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in count, tally

    similar: amount, gross, sum, total, whole, census, count, tale, tally, score

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Recount

The most common words with a similar meaning to Recount:

chart, chronicle, describe, narrate, recite, rehearse, relate, report, tell, set forth, amount, gross, sum, total, whole, census, count, tale, tally, score

Related Words for Recount

deliver, give, reel off, state, utter, voice, detail, enumerate, itemize, particularize, bare, disclose, divulge, expose, let on (about), reveal, delineate, depict, express, render, sketch

Word Forms of Recount

Inflections: recounted, recounting, recounts

Derived words: recounter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Recount

Middle English, from Anglo-French recunter, from re- + cunter to count, relate count

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Recount

Frequently Asked Questions about Recount

What does "Recount" mean?

"Recount" means to relate in detail, narrate. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to relate in detail, narrate. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Recount"?

Other words for "Recount" include chart, chronicle, describe, narrate, recite, rehearse, relate and report. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Recount" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Recount"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Recount". Common alternatives include chart, chronicle, describe, narrate, recite, rehearse, relate, report, tell and set forth.

How do you use "Recount" in a sentence?

Examples of "Recount" in a sentence: "a novel that recounted an American soldier's adventures among the samurai warriors of 19th-century Japan".

Is "Recount" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Recount" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Recount" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Recount" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Recount"?

"Recount" is pronounced /ri-ˈkau̇nt/ as a verb, /(ˌ)rē-ˈkau̇nt/ as a verb and /ˈrē-ˌkau̇nt/ as a noun and divided into syllables as re·count.

What is the origin of the word "Recount"?

"Recount" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French recunter, from re- + cunter to count, relate count. First known use: 15th century.