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RETELLING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Retelling.

Retelling - as a verb

Render verbally

Example: "Recite a poem"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recite8

Make into fiction

Example: "The writer fictionalized the lives of his parents in his latest novel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fictionalise17fictionalize26

To say, state, or perform again

Example: "She kept reiterating her request"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ingeminate13iterate7reiterate9repeat8restate7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tell4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Retelling - as a noun

A new, changed, or adapted version of a story.

Example: "The new film is a needless retelling of what was already a cinematic classic."

Example Sentences

"The retelling of the story was more engaging than the original."
"Her retelling of the events was filled with details."
"We listened intently to her retelling of the ancient legend."
"The retelling of the historical events added a fresh perspective."
"His retelling of the incident differed from the eyewitnesses' accounts."
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Word Game Points

Is RETELLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retelling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RETELLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is RETELLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retelling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RETELLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is RETELLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retelling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RETELLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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