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Retell Meaning for Kids

What Does Retell Mean?

Verb

  • To tell a story again in your own words.
  • To share a story you heard before, but in a new way.

Verb

  • To tell a story again in your own words.
  • To share what you learned from a book or a story with someone else.

Retell — Full Explanation

Retell means to tell a story again in your own words. Like if someone tells you a fun story, you can tell it again to your friend.

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Retell Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
पुनः बताना

punah batana

फिर से बताना

phir se batana

कहानी सुनाना

kahani sunana

kannada
ಮರುಕಥನ (Marukathana)

Marukathana

ಕಥೆ ಪುನರಾವೃತ್ತಿ (Kathe Punaraavritti)

Kathe Punaraavritti

bengali
পুনরায় বলা

punoray bola

গল্প বলা

golpo bola

Retell in Sentences

  • After reading the book, I will retell it to my friend.
  • Can you retell the ending of the movie we watched?
  • I like to retell stories with my own twist.
  • In class, we retell stories to practice speaking.
  • Let's retell the story together, one by one.

📖 Retell Story for Kids

The Tale of Maya and Her Stories

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One evening, Maya decided to retellmischievousfavorite story about a monkey to her friends. She used funny voices and acted out the parts, making everyone giggle. Maya learned that retelling stories can be just as fun as hearing them for the first time! her

Gather Your Friends

retell today?So, gather your friends, pick a story, and let your imagination soar! What story will you

Frequently Asked Questions About Retell

What does 'retell' mean?
To 'retell' means to tell a story again, using your own words.
How do you pronounce 'retell'?
You pronounce 'retell' like this: ree-tell.
What is the origin of the word 'retell'?
The word 'retell' comes from the prefix 're-' meaning again, and 'tell' which means to say or narrate.
What is the meaning of 'retell' in Kannada?
The word 'retell' in Kannada is 'ಮರುಕಥನ' (Marukathana).

Facts & Quotes About Retell

Fact: Retelling a story helps you remember it better and share it with others!
Proverb: A good story is worth telling again. (This means stories can teach us important lessons.)
Quote: "Stories are the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today." - Robert McKee