narrate

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Etymology

In English (recorded only since 1656, but until the 19th century stigmatized as 'Scottish') apparently from narration.

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /nəˈɹeɪt/
• (America) IPA: /ˈnæɹeɪt/, /ˈnɛɹ.eɪt/
• (Australia) IPA: /nəˈɹæɪt/

Verb

narrate (narrates, present participle narrating; simple past and past participle narrated)

1. (transitive) To relate (a story or series of events) in speech or writing.

   Synonyms: tell

   narrate a story

   narrate a tale

   narrate one's life

   narrate the play

2. To give an account.

   Synonyms: report

   narrate the meeting

Translations

• French: raconter, conter, narrer
• German: erzählen
• Italian: raccontare, narrare
• Portuguese: narrar, contar
• Russian: расска́зывать
• Spanish: narrar, contar

Translations

• French: rapporter, relater
• German: berichten

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