narrate

[ˈnær.eɪt]

narrate Definition

to tell a story or describe a series of events.

Using narrate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "narrate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She narrated the story of her life.

  • Example

    The documentary is narrated by a famous actor.

  • Example

    He narrated the events of the day in great detail.

  • Example

    The book is narrated from the perspective of the main character.

narrate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for narrate

Phrases with narrate

  • narrate a tale

    to tell a story

    Example

    Grandpa would often narrate a tale from his childhood.

  • to tell a personal story

    Example

    She narrated her own experience of surviving a natural disaster.

  • narrate a play-by-play

    to describe an event or situation in detail as it happens

    Example

    The sports commentator narrated a play-by-play of the game.

Origins of narrate

from Latin 'narratus', past participle of 'narrare', meaning 'to tell, relate, recount'

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Summary: narrate in Brief

'Narrate' [ˈnær.eɪt] means to tell a story or describe a series of events. It is often used to describe the act of telling a personal story or describing an event in detail. Examples include 'She narrated the story of her life.' and 'The book is narrated from the perspective of the main character.' Synonyms include 'relate,' 'recite,' and 'recount.'

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