“Reciting” or “Resighting”—Which to use?

“Reciting” or “Resighting”

Overview

reciting / resighting 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

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

resighting: NA

Pronunciation

reciting: r·iy·s·AY·t·ih·ng

resighting: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “reciting”

…on flute as well as reciting words.
…afterwards following Bhai Tehal and reciting Shabad Gurbani through the night.
…same Power Battery while both reciting the "Brightest Day" oath.
After reciting a poem known to cadets…
…tiene nombre, and was a reciting poet on Producciones Tommy Muñiz…
Singing and reciting by doing noble ritual offerings…
…on Australian songs and music, reciting ballads at arts festivals.
After that, Medusa is shown reciting lines from "Romeo and Juliet…
…criticizes how they go about reciting verses and singing hymns without…
…"Ahab the Arab" schtick of reciting a random list of objects,…

Examples of “resighting”

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