retold
Definition
- Verb (past tense and past participle of "retell"):
- To tell again or in a different way: "retold" means that a story, event, or account has been narrated once more, often with some variation or adaptation.
- To repeat a narrative: It can also indicate that something has been recounted, either verbatim or with changes in style, language, or perspective.
Usage Examples
- (The story was narrated again over time.)
- (She recounted the story in a different, updated manner.)
- (The teacher repeated the account to make it clearer.)
Advanced Usage
"to be retold in a new light": to be narrated again with a fresh perspective or interpretation.
- The legend was retold in a new light, focusing on the hero's flaws. (The story was recounted with a different emphasis.)
"a retold tale": a narrative that has been adapted or revised from an original version.
- The book is a retold tale of the classic novel, simplified for young readers. (The story is a revised version of the original.)
Variants and Related Words
Retell (verb): the base form, meaning to tell again.
- Please retell the joke; I didn't hear it. (Tell it once more.)
Retelling (noun): the act or instance of telling something again.
- Her retelling of the story was more dramatic than the original. (Her version of the narrative was more theatrical.)
Synonyms
- Recounted: told or narrated again, often in detail.
- Repeated: said or told again, possibly verbatim.
- Reiterated: stated again for emphasis or clarity.
Related Idioms
"old wine in new bottles": a familiar story or idea presented in a new form (similar to a retold tale).
- The movie is just old wine in new bottles — a retold plot with modern special effects. (The story is familiar but presented differently.)
"to tell a tale twice": to narrate something again, often for effect or clarity.
- He told the tale twice, but the retold version was more exciting. (He narrated the story again, with added drama.)