Retold Meaning in English
word · lemma: retell
ɹiˈtɛɫ
ree-TEL
ɹɪtˈəʊld
ri-TOHLD
Definition
Said or told something again, usually a story or information, often in a different way or to a new audience.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and informal contexts, often about stories, news, or personal experiences. Can suggest a change in style or detail. Common collocations include 'story retold', 'history retold'. Not the same as 'repeat', which just means to say again without rephrasing.
Spanish: volvió a contar - relató de nuevoPortuguese (BR): recontou - contou novamentePortuguese (PT): recontou - contou novamenteChinese (Simplified): 重新讲述 - 复述Chinese (Traditional): 重新講述 - 復述Hindi: फिर से सुनायाArabic: أعاد روايةBengali: পুনরায় বলা - আবার বলাRussian: пересказал - пересказала - пересказаноJapanese: 語り直した - 言い直したVietnamese: kể lạiKorean: 다시 이야기했다Turkish: yeniden anlattıUrdu: دوبارہ سنایاIndonesian: menceritakan kembali
Example Sentences
He retold the story to his friends.
basic
She retold the instructions for everyone.
basic
The legend was retold in many books.
basic
He laughed as he retold his childhood adventures.
natural
The fairy tale was retold for a new generation with a modern twist.
natural
I love the way she retold that classic joke—it was even funnier this time.
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