Recapitulate

medium

ree-kuh-PICH-uh-layt

verb

Definition

To summarize and state again the main points

Examples

Let me recapitulate the main points of our discussion.
The conclusion recapitulated the key findings.

Synonyms

summarizereiteraterecapreview

Antonyms

elaborateexpandamplifydigress

Categories

GRE Tip

Recapitulate is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "summarize" or "reiterate" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "elaborate".

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