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verb (used with object)
1.
to give an account or tell the story of (events, experiences, etc.).
2.
to add a spoken commentary to (a film, television program, etc.): to narrate a slide show.
verb (used without object)
3.
to relate or recount events, experiences, etc., in speech or writing.
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Origin:
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
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
Related forms
nar·rat·a·ble, adjective
mis·nar·rate, verb, -rat·ed, -rat·ing.
un·nar·rat·a·ble, adjective
un·nar·rat·ed, adjective
EXPANDwell-nar·rat·ed, adjective
COLLAPSE
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Example Sentences
- The campers narrate the series, revealing their anecdotes and feelings.
- Or to the seething anger that those stories narrate.
- Ask any member of this community and they will narrate their plight in details.
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Word Origin & History
narrate
1650s, but stigmatized as Scottish and not in general use until 19c. See narration. Related: Narrated.
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