recapitulate

verb
UK: /riːkəˈpɪtjʊleɪt/
US: /riːkəˈpɪtʃəleɪt/

  1. To repeat the main points of something.

    1. Let me recapitulate the key ideas briefly for everyone.
    2. To ensure clarity, the speaker will recapitulate his main points at the end of the presentation.

  2. To summarize and state again the main points of an argument or piece of writing.

    1. Can you recapitulate what we've discussed so far today?
    2. Before moving on, the professor will recapitulate the chapter's core concepts, ensuring everyone understands.

Synonyms

abstract epitomize reiterate repeat outline recap restate summarize review
recapitulate transitive-verb

  1. To give a brief summary of something.

    1. I will recapitulate the story for those who came late.
    2. The news anchor will recapitulate the top stories after the commercial break.
recapitulate intransitive-verb

  1. To summarize something in a concise manner.

    1. She had to recapitulate because the team seemed confused.
    2. He decided to recapitulate so the audience could grasp the main message faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "recapitulate" in English means: To repeat the main points of something., To summarize and state again the main points of an argument or piece of writing..

The phonetic transcription of "recapitulate" is /riːkəˈpɪtjʊleɪt/ in British English and /riːkəˈpɪtʃəleɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recapitulate": abstract, epitomize, reiterate, repeat, outline, recap, restate, summarize, review.

Example usage of "recapitulate": "Let me recapitulate the key ideas briefly for everyone.". More examples on the page.