recapitulate (Meaning)
recapitulate (v)
summarize briefly
repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life
repeat an earlier theme of a composition
recapitulate (v. t.)
To repeat, as the principal points in a discourse, argument, or essay; to give a summary of the principal facts, points, or arguments of; to relate in brief; to summarize.
recapitulate (v. i.)
To sum up, or enumerate by heads or topics, what has been previously said; to repeat briefly the substance.
Synonyms & Antonyms of recapitulate
recapitulate Sentence Examples
- The professor recapitulated the key points of the lecture to aid student retention.
- The author recapitulates the main arguments of the novel in its conclusion.
- The historian recapitulated the events leading up to the American Revolution.
- The speaker recapitulated the salient points of the debate for the audience's benefit.
- The witness recapitulated their testimony during the cross-examination.
- The museum exhibit recapitulates the significant moments in the artist's life.
- The research paper recapitulates the findings of the study in its abstract.
- The movie recapitulates the hero's journey as it unfolds throughout the plot.
- The coach recapitulated the game plan for his team during the halftime speech.
- The politician recapitulated their campaign promises to remind voters of their platform.
FAQs About the word recapitulate
summarize briefly, repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life, repeat an earlier theme of a compositionTo repeat, as the princ
summarize, brief, recap, abstract, consolidate, reprise, epitomize,outline, boil down, digest
lengthen, elongate, extend, prolong, lengthen, prolong, elongate,extend, expand, elaborate (on or upon)
The professor recapitulated the key points of the lecture to aid student retention.
The author recapitulates the main arguments of the novel in its conclusion.
The historian recapitulated the events leading up to the American Revolution.
The speaker recapitulated the salient points of the debate for the audience's benefit.
