“Recite” or “Resight”—Which to use?

“Recite” or “Resight”

Overview

recite / resight are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

recite: (verb) repeat aloud from memory. (verb) render verbally,.

resight: NA

Pronunciation

recite: r·ah·s·AY·t

resight: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “recite”

…for a few minutes to recite the Tikkun HaKlali (the "General…
…the head or cheeks and recite the following dua three times.
…saying that those who would recite it would pierce Him delightfully,…
…and villages to Brahmanas to recite Vedas and Purana in the
…always invited their followers to recite Du'a.
…Dakkhinarama Monastery, Mandalay, convened, to recite and approve the scriptures.
…statutes that require students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and…
…was told by Muhammad to recite the following each day:
…the album I Write, I Recite (1971)
…often asked to lecture or recite poetry at public events.

Examples of “resight”

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