Recount/rɪˈkaʊntsɪdɪŋ/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Personal Experience Use 'recount' when sharing personal experiences or retelling events you've witnessed. He recounted his adventurous trip to the Amazon. Pro Tip 2/3Detailed Narrative 'Recount' means giving a detailed account, not just a brief mention or summary. The survivor recounted the events of the night in vivid detail. Pro Tip 3/3Past Events Typically, 'recount' is used for past events, not ongoing or future events. Grandma loves to recount tales from her youth.