to recount
Third Person
recounts
Present Participle
recounting
Past Tense
recounted
Past Participle
recounted
1
to describe an event, experience, etc to someone in a detailed manner
transitive
- The historian chose to recount the tale of the ancient civilization's rise and fall.
- As part of the interview, the witness began to recount the events leading up to the incident.
- The traveler eagerly started to recount the experiences and cultural insights gained during the journey.
- In the autobiography, the author decided to recount personal anecdotes that shaped their life.
2
to count or enumerate once more
transitive
- Please recount the items in the inventory to ensure accuracy.
- I had to recount the votes to double-check the results.
- Can you recount the number of chairs in the room?
- We need to recount the supplies to make sure we have enough for the event.
- The election commission will recount the votes to address concerns about the outcome.