verb

narrate

nuh-RAYT

verb

To tell a story or describe a sequence of events, in speech or writing.

"The documentary is narrated by a well-known actor."

"She narrated her journey across South America in a series of blog posts."

How to Use Narrate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo tell or recount a story, often as a voice-over or written account.

Common pairings

narrate a story narrated by

narrated past tense, narrates singular

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Entered English in the 17th century, built on the same Latin root as "narration".

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