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recite vs relate

relate vs recite

recite and relate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
recite No No Yes No
relate No No Yes No
As verbs, relate is a hyponym of recite; that is, relate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than recite:
  • recite: narrate or give a detailed account of
  • relate: give an account of; narrate
Other hyponyms of recite include crack, yarn, rhapsodise, rhapsodize.
recite (verb) relate (verb)
repeat aloud from memory make a logical or causal connection
narrate or give a detailed account of give an account of; narrate
recite in elocution have or establish a relationship to
specify individually be relevant to
render verbally be in a relationship with
Difference between recite and relate

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