English Explanatory Dictionary

retell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To tell again, often differently, what one has read or heard; to paraphrase.

Pronunciation

/ɹiˈtɛl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-retell.wav

Word forms

retell retells retelling retold

Etymology

From re- + tell.

Derived words

retellable reteller
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