First Known Use: 1656
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narrate
verb nar·rate \ˈner-ˌāt, ˈna-ˌrat, na-ˈrāt\
: to tell (a story)
: to say the words that are heard as part of (a movie, television show, etc.) and that describe what is being seen : to do the narration for (something)
nar·rat·ednar·rat·ing
Full Definition of NARRATE
transitive verb
: to tell (as a story) in detail; also : to provide spoken commentary for (as a movie or television show)
— nar·ra·tor \ˈner-ˌā-tər, ˈna-ˌrā-, na-ˈrā-, nə-; ˈner-ə-, ˈna-rə-\ noun
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Origin of NARRATE
Latin narratus, past participle of narrare, from Latin gnarus knowing; akin to Latin gnoscere, noscere to know — more at know
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NARRATE Defined for Kids
narrate
verb nar·rate \ˈner-ˌāt, na-ˈrāt\
nar·rat·ednar·rat·ing
Definition of NARRATE for Kids
: to tell in full detail <Let me narrate the story of my adventure.>
— nar·ra·tor \ˈner-ˌā-tər, na-ˈrā-\ noun
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