recapitulate

The word “recapitulate” has 5 syllables: re-ca-pit-u-late

It's pronounced as /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for recapitulate?

In the thesaurus, “recapitulate” has 26 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for recapitulate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for recapitulate

abridge
abstract
boil down
brief
concentrate
condense
consolidate
curtail
cut back
decoct
digest
downsize
encapsulate
epitomize
essentialize
outline
recap
reprise
shorten
shrink
simplify
streamline
sum up
summarize
synopsize
wrap up

Antonyms for recapitulate

amplify
elongate
expand
extend
lengthen
prolong
protract
supplement

Meanings of recapitulate

verb
1. To summarize or repeat in concise form.
2. (of an organism) During an individual's development, to pass through stages corresponding to the species' stages of evolutionary development.
3. To reproduce or closely resemble (as in structure or function).

Example Sentences

At the end of the lecture, the professor took a moment to recapitulate the key ideas.
He began his speech by saying he would briefly recapitulate the events of the past week.
The article attempts to recapitulate the history of the conflict in just a few paragraphs.
Before we proceed, let me recapitulate what we’ve discussed so far.
The final chapter will recapitulate the book’s major themes and conclusions.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to recapitulate, such as: abridge, abstract, amplify, boil down, brief, concentrate, condense.

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