narrate — to tell a story or describe events in speech or writing
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to tell a story or describe events in speech or writing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnæreɪt/
Example Sentences
- The old grandfather narrated his adventures to his grandchildren every night.
- Morgan Freeman could narrate a grocery list and make it sound epic.
- She narrated her cat's daily activities like a nature documentary.
narrate
VERB[/ˈnæreɪt/]
to tell a story or describe events in speech or writing
Grandmother narrating stories to fascinated children
She narrated every scene with such incredible detail that the room went completely silent.
Narrate to create, then elaborate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin narrare, meaning 'to tell' or 'to recount'. The word originated from the ancient Roman tradition of storytellers sharing narratives with audiences, establishing the foundational sense of oral communication and narrative delivery.
Breakdown
narrare (to tell, recount) + -ate (verb suffix forming English infinitive). The Latin root narrare itself likely derives from gnarus (knowing, acquainted with), connected to the idea of making something known through speech.
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📝Examples
“The old grandfather narrated his adventures to his grandchildren every night.”
“Morgan Freeman could narrate a grocery list and make it sound epic.”
“She narrated her cat's daily activities like a nature documentary.”
“The witness narrated the sequence of events to the police.”
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