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narrate

Syllabification: (nar·rate)
Pronunciation: /ˈnarˌāt/
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Definition of narrate

verb

[with object]
  • give a spoken or written account of:the voyages, festivities, and intrigues are narrated with unflagging gusto the tough-but-sensitive former bouncer narrates much of the story
  • provide a spoken commentary to accompany (a movie, broadcast, piece of music, etc.).

Derivatives

narratable

adjective

Origin:

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

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