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retell

[ ree-tel ]

verb (used with object)

retellingretold [ree-, tohld],
  1. to tell (a story, tale, etc.) over again or in a new way:

    It’s Sleeping Beauty retold with a different twist.



retell

/ riːˈtɛl /

verb

  1. to relate (a story, etc) again or differently


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Example Sentences

Of course, the only reason we retell the story is precisely the data did corroborate Einstein's theory.

The Eichmann trial was as an opportunity to retell the story of the Holocaust to Israelis—and to the world.

Then she had to retell, perhaps for the hundredth time, the story of the hand-bag and the linen chest, but her eyes closed.

Many of his poems describe country life in New England; others retell old stories of pioneer days.

These have been so perfectly told by great writers that to retell them would seem absurd.

The tale is too long to retell here but it is undeniably thrilling and good reading.

To the Teacher: Have the children retell the story of the picture.

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