narrate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To relate (a story or series of events) in speech or writing.
  2. To give an account.

Pronunciation

/nəˈɹeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-narrate.wav /ˈnæɹeɪt/ /ˈnɛɹ.eɪt/ /nəˈɹæɪt/

Word forms

narrate narrates narrating narrated

Etymology

In English (recorded only since 1656, but until the 19th century stigmatized as 'Scottish') apparently from narration.

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