Retell and Take

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Retell verb - To say, state, or perform again.

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Take is an antonym for retell in narrate topic.

Nearby Word: retelling

Take verb - To reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms.

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Retell is an antonym for take.

Nearby Words: taking, taken, taker

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