narrate
Narrate (verb) means to tell a story or describe a sequence of events, in speech or writing. Example: “The documentary is narrated by a well-known actor.”
How to use narrate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo tell or recount a story, often as a voice-over or written account.
Word forms
narrated past tense, narrates singular
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Etymology
Entered English in the 17th century, built on the same Latin root as "narration".
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What does “narrate” mean?
The word “narrate” means to tell a story or describe a sequence of events, in speech or writing. In plain terms, to tell or recount a story, often as a voice-over or written account.
How do you pronounce “narrate”?
“Narrate” is pronounced nuh-RAYT (/ˈnæɹeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “narrate” in a sentence?
Here is “narrate” used in a sentence: “The documentary is narrated by a well-known actor.”
What part of speech is “narrate”?
“Narrate” is a verb.
Where does the word “narrate” come from?
The word “narrate” dates back to around 1600 and comes from Latin. Entered English in the 17th century, built on the same Latin root as "narration".
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