spectate

verb

spec·​tate ˈspek-ˌtāt 

spectated; spectating

intransitive verb

: to be present as a spectator (as at a sports event)

Examples of spectate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Back in February when the couple was in Milan to spectate during the 2026 Winter Olympics, Owens posted on X that his shopping bag was nearly ripped from his hands while walking down the street. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026

Fourteen of the 15 suspects were charged with both participating in an unlawful speed contest and spectating an unlawful speed contest. — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Winding pathways encourage casual strolls through the garden, and bird baths offer a spot for spectating your animal neighbors. — The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

While proudly rooted in Italy, the business today features 260 stores spread across 60 countries, giving it a front-row seat to how the world spectates and celebrates the game. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from spectator

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above