narrate
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
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