to repeat the words of, as from memory, esp. in a formal manner

to recite a lesson.

to repeat (a piece of poetry or prose) before an audience, as for entertainment.

to give an account of

to recite one's adventures.

to enumerate.

to recite a lesson or part of a lesson for a teacher.

to recite or repeat something from memory.

verb

account for , address , answer , chant , communicate , convey , declaim , delineate , deliver , describe , detail , discourse , dramatize , enact , enlarge , enumerate , expatiate , explain , give an account , give a report , give verbal account , hold forth , impart , interpret , itemize , mention , parrot * , perform , picture , portray , quote , recapitulate , recount , reel off , rehearse , relate , render , repeat , reply , report , retell , soliloquize , speak , state , tell , utter , narrate , cantillate , list , read