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- [nar-eyt, na-reyt]
- /ˈnær eɪt, næˈreɪt/
- /nəˈreɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nar-eyt, na-reyt]
- /ˈnær eɪt, næˈreɪt/
Definitions of narrate word
- verb with object narrate to give an account or tell the story of (events, experiences, etc.). 1
- verb with object narrate to add a spoken commentary to (a film, television program, etc.): to narrate a slide show. 1
- verb without object narrate to relate or recount events, experiences, etc., in speech or writing. 1
- noun narrate Give a spoken or written account of. 1
- transitive verb narrate tell, recount 1
- transitive verb narrate provide commentary for 1
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Origin of narrate
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin narrātus (past participle of narrāre to relate, tell, say), equivalent to nār(us) knowing, acquainted with (variant of gnārus; see cognition) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Narrate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
narrate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
narrate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for narrate
verb narrate
- recite — to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner: to recite a lesson.
- portray — to make a likeness of by drawing, painting, carving, or the like.
- depict — To depict someone or something means to show or represent them in a work of art such as a drawing or painting.
- chronicle — To chronicle a series of events means to write about them or show them in broadcasts in the order in which they happened.
- rehearse — to practice (a musical composition, a play, a speech, etc.) in private prior to a public presentation.
Antonyms for narrate
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