narrate

nar·rate | \ ˈner-ˌāt

How to pronounce narrate (audio)

, ˈna-ˌrat, na-ˈrāt

How to pronounce narrate (audio)

\

narrated; narrating

Definition of narrate

transitive verb

: to tell (a story) in detail The children enjoyed the lively manner with which she narrated her life's story. also : to provide spoken commentary for (something, such as a movie or television show) The documentary is narrated by a famous actor.

Other Words from narrate Synonyms More Example Sentences Learn More about narrate

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of narrate in a Sentence

The author narrates her story in great detail. a documentary narrated by a famous actor

Recent Examples on the Web Matthew Cherry booking Blue Ivy to narrate Hair Love. — Aimee Simeon, refinery29.com, "Blue Ivy Carter Narrates Hair Love & Sends A Powerful Message," 10 Nov. 2020 There are various ways to narrate why the United States, a nation-state founded in an anti-colonial revolution, became the most powerful empire in history. — Daniel Bessner, The New Republic, "America Has No Duty to Rule the World," 21 Oct. 2020 Matt Weiderhold of Main Street Medina and Medina County Historical Society President Brian Feron narrate most of the history. — Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland, "Medina’s McDowell-Phillips house prepares for Armstrong Cable Christmas special," 17 Dec. 2020 That’s no easy feat for a group that formed less than a year ago, but the youthful point of view captured fans with ultra-romantic sierreño tracks that from beginning to end, narrate a teen’s heartbreak. — Billboard Staff, Billboard, "The 25 Best Latin Albums of 2020: Staff Picks," 16 Dec. 2020 Fireside Fiction’s publisher, Pablo Defendini, for some reason unknown to any rational, anti-racist human being, decided to commission Kevin Rineer, a white man, to narrate Bradley’s essay. — Kirsten West Savali, Essence, "White Man Hired To Narrate Southern Black Woman Scholar’s Essay Turns Brilliant Black Art Into Minstrel Show," 25 Nov. 2020 Local CEOs will conduct, narrate and sing during the performance, rounding out a program replete with festive cheer. — Nicole Cormier, Dallas News, "The DSO’s ‘A Holly Jolly Celebration: A C-Suite Christmas’ goes nationwide in a televised special this year," 12 Nov. 2020 Here are the songs that narrate Emily's version of Paris. — Martha Sorren, refinery29.com, "Every Lovely French Song In Emily In Paris Feels Like Strolling Along The Seine," 5 Oct. 2020 Simpson will also narrate the audio versions of each essay. — Rick Porter, Billboard, "Jessica Simpson Inks Big Multimedia Deal With Amazon," 9 Dec. 2020

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'narrate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about narrate

Dictionary Entries near narrate

Statistics for narrate

Last Updated

12 Jan 2021

Cite this Entry

“Narrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/narrate. Accessed 15 Jan. 2021.

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for narrate

narrate

verb

English Language Learners Definition of narrate

: to tell (a story)

: to say the words that are heard as part of (a movie, television show, etc.) and that describe what is being seen : to do the narration for (something)

See the full definition for narrate in the English Language Learners Dictionary

narrate

nar·rate | \ ˈner-ˌāt

, na-ˈrāt \

narrated; narrating

Kids Definition of narrate

: to tell in full detail Let me narrate the story of my adventure.

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

vulcanize

Listen to the pronunciation of vulcanize

See Definitions and Examples »

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Words of Snow and Ice Quiz

Which of the following refers to thin, bending ice, or to the act of running over such ice?

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

Anagram puzzles meet word search.