retell
UK: ˌriːˈtel | US: ˌriːˈtel
vt. to tell (a story, etc.) again or differently
vt. to repeat or relay information
The word "retell" combines the prefix "re-" (from Latin, meaning "again") with the verb "tell" (from Old English "tellan," meaning "to narrate or count"). The prefix "re-" is widely used in English to indicate repetition, while "tell" retains its core meaning of conveying information. Together, they logically form a verb meaning "to narrate again" or "to repeat a story." This construction reflects a straightforward pattern in English where prefixes modify root verbs to create nuanced meanings.
She asked me to retell the story with more details.
The teacher encouraged students to retell the passage in their own words.
Folktales are often retold across generations.
He retold the joke, but it wasn’t as funny the second time.
The documentary retells the events of the war from a civilian’s perspective.