commentate Definition
to give a commentary or express opinions on an event, especially a sports match.
Using commentate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "commentate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He commentated on the World Cup final for the BBC.
Example
She has been invited to commentate on the Olympic Games.
Example
The TV station will be commentating live on the royal wedding.
commentate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with commentate
to provide a spoken description or explanation of an event or situation as it happens
Example
The radio station will be commentating on the election results as they come in.
commentate on someone/something
to express opinions or give a commentary on someone or something
Example
The journalist was asked to commentate on the politician's speech.
to provide a spoken description or explanation of an event or situation as it happens, while it is being broadcast live
Example
The sports commentator will be live commentating on the football match.
Origins of commentate
from Latin 'commentari', meaning 'to meditate, reflect upon'
Summary: commentate in Brief
To 'commentate' [ˈkɒmənteɪt] is to provide a spoken description or express opinions on an event, especially a sports match. It can also refer to providing a live commentary on an event as it happens. Synonyms include 'narrate,' 'describe,' and 'report.'
