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commentate
[ kom-uhn-teyt ]
verb (used with object)
, com·men·tat·ed, com·men·tat·ing.
- to deliver a commentary on:
to commentate a fashion show.
- to write a commentary on; annotate:
to commentate the Book of Job.
verb (used without object)
, com·men·tat·ed, com·men·tat·ing.
- to serve as a commentator:
The senior staff member will commentate, as usual.
- to make explanatory or critical comments, as upon a text:
the manuscript on which I am commentating.
commentate
/ ˈkɒmənˌteɪt /
verb
- intr to serve as a commentator
- tr to make a commentary on (a text, event, etc)
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Usage
The verb commentate, derived from commentator, is sometimes used as a synonym for comment on or provide a commentary for. It is not yet fully accepted as standard, though widespread in sports reporting and journalism
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Word History and Origins
Origin of commentate1
First recorded in 1785–95; back formation from commentator
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Example Sentences
What happens when a British guy who knows nothing about baseball tries to commentate a baseball game?
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