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verb (used with object)
1.
to deliver a commentary on: to commentate a fashion show.
2.
to write a commentary on; annotate: to commentate the Book of job.
verb (used without object)
3.
to serve as a commentator: The senior staff member will commentate, as usual.
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Commentating
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Usage note
Since the late 18th century, commentate has been used transitively with the meaning “to annotate” and, since the mid 19th, intransitively with the meaning “to make explanatory or critical comments.” These uses are now rare. Recently, commentate has developed the additional transitive sense “to deliver a commentary on” and the intransitive sense “to serve as a commentator.” These uses are occasionally criticized as journalistic jargon.
Since the late 18th century, commentate has been used transitively with the meaning “to annotate” and, since the mid 19th, intransitively with the meaning “to make explanatory or critical comments.” These uses are now rare. Recently, commentate has developed the additional transitive sense “to deliver a commentary on” and the intransitive sense “to serve as a commentator.” These uses are occasionally criticized as journalistic jargon.
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Word Origin & History
commentate
1794, "to comment," from commentator. Meaning "to deliver commentary" is attested from 1939 (implied in commentating).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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