Synonyms of recapitulate

21 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for recapitulate is recap. Other synonyms of recapitulate are summarize and nutshell. The opposite of recapitulate is expound.

Synonyms and similar words for recapitulate

abridge
abstract
capsule
concise IndiaTo make concise; to abridge or summarize.
docket
encapsulate
epitomize
gist
nutshellTo summarize (from the term in a nutshell).
outline
précisTo write a précis of a work; to summarise, abridge.
run overTo describe briefly; to summarize or recapitulate; to go through or consider quickly.
run throughTo summarise briefly.
summarizeTo give a recapitulation of the salient facts; to recapitulate or review.
sum
synopsizeTo give a synopsis (summary) of.
tl;dr
wrap upTo summarize or recapitulate.
redact obsolete, rare

verb To summarize or repeat in concise form.
verb To reproduce or closely resemble (as in structure or function).
verb To mirror or repeat in analogous form, especially in reference to an individual's development passing through stages corresponding to the species' stages of evolutionary development.

What is another word for recapitulate?: Recapitulate has 21 synonyms on Word.ws, such as recap, summarize and nutshell.
What is the opposite of recapitulate?: The opposite of recapitulate is expound.
What does recapitulate mean?: Recapitulate means to summarize or repeat in concise form.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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