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Retelling

Verb / ri:ˈtelɪŋ / Another word for retelling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of telling something again, especially a story.

Synonyms & similar words

ingeminate recite fictionalize iterate reiterate fictionalise restate retell repeat narration account report version recital recounting tale story chronicle history narrative description explanation rendering presentation performance interpretation reading playback rerun

Example sentences

  1. I love retelling the story of how I met my best friend.
  2. The retelling of the classic novel was well-received by the audience.
  3. She asked for a retelling of the events that led up to the accident.
  4. The teacher assigned a retelling of a favorite childhood story.
  5. He provided a retelling of the historical events that shaped the country.

Quotes

  • "There's always room for a story that can transport people to another place." - J.K. Rowling
  • "The best stories are those that are retold." - J.K. Rowling
  • "A good retelling of a story is just as important as the original." - David Mitchell

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