Synonyms & related words for recap

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of recap — including recapitulation, recapitulate, review, summarize, synopsize, retread. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to recap

Explore words related to recap — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include recapitulatory, summaries, summariness, summarizer, highlights, overview, roundup, summarization. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for recap

Common synonyms for recap include recapitulation, recapitulate, review, summarize, synopsize, retread, synopsis, rundown — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does recap come from?

The word recap breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -cap, from Latin caput (“head”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.