retell

verb

re·​tell (ˌ)rē-ˈtel How to pronounce retell (audio)
retold (ˌ)rē-ˈtōld How to pronounce retell (audio) ; retelling

transitive verb

1
: to tell again or in another form
2
: to count again

Examples of retell in a Sentence

The movie retells the story of Romeo and Juliet.
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Both chapters take advantage of the dual timeline structure, with the story jumping back and forth, relying on a familiar yet effective vehicle to retell the events of 1995 in chapter-like fragments. Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2025 What compels us to retell the same tale over and over again? Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 With never-before-head audio interviews with McVeigh, as well as survivor testimonies, the doc seeks both to retell the events, as well as understand how it could have been allowed to happen. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025 Two nights feature ceremonial foods meant to retell a story. Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for retell

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of retell was in 1593

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“Retell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retell. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

retell

verb
re·​tell rē-ˈtel How to pronounce retell (audio)
retold -ˈtōld How to pronounce retell (audio) ; retelling
1
: to tell again or in another form
2
: to count again
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