Recite vs Narrate - What's the difference?

In transitive terms the difference between recite and narrate

is that recite is to list or enumerate something while narrate is to relate a story or series of events by speech or writing.

(recit)

To repeat aloud some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, often before an audience

To list or enumerate something

To deliver a recitation

(narrat)

To relate a story or series of events by speech or writing.

To give an account.

* (relate) tell * (give an account) report