Word
recount
To recount something is to tell a story or describe events in detail.
Meanings
To tell someone about something that happened by giving details, often in the order it occurred.
To count votes or items again to check that the total is correct.
Definition
To recount means to describe something that happened, often in order and with details. People recount experiences, stories, or events to explain them to someone else. It is commonly used in writing and speaking when you retell what happened.
Examples
- She recounted the events of the accident to the police.
- He recounted his first day at the new job with a smile.
- In her memoir, the author recounts years of travel across Asia.
- After the close election, officials recounted the ballots.
- Please recount what you saw, starting from the beginning.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse recount (tell again) with discount (reduce a price) because they sound similar and both end in -count.
More verbs
- analyze To examine something carefully in order to understand it or explain it.
- scrutinize To scrutinize something is to examine it very carefully and in detail.
- affect To affect something is to influence it or cause it to change.
- allude To allude means to mention or suggest something indirectly without saying it clearly.
- elude To elude someone or something is to avoid being caught, understood, or remembered.