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narrate

Pronunciation: /nəˈreɪt/

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Definition of narrate

verb

[with object]
  • give a spoken or written account of:the story is narrated by the heroine
  • deliver a commentary to accompany (a film, broadcast, piece of music, etc.): the series is narrated by Richard Baker

Derivatives

narratable

adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin narrat- 'related, told', from the verb narrare (from gnarus 'knowing')

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