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Irregular verb

retell

/ˌriːˈtel/

Base
retell
Past simple
retold
Past participle
retold

Usage

retell follows its root verb tell exactly: retell, retold, retold.

Meaning

  • to tell a story or event again

Example

Jin retold the story in his own words.

She retold the joke to a new audience.

The legend has been retold for centuries.