Narrate Meaning in English
word
ˈnɛˌɹeɪt
NAIR-ayt
nɐɹˈeɪt
nuh-RAYT
Definition
To describe events or tell a story, often in detail, usually out loud or in writing.
Usage & Nuances
Formal verb, used in storytelling, documentaries, films ('narrate a documentary'), or when someone reports what happened. Common collocation: 'narrate a story'. Not commonly used in casual conversation; 'tell' is more common in speech.
Spanish: narrar - contar (una historia)Portuguese (BR): narrar - contar (uma história)Portuguese (PT): narrar - contar (uma história)Chinese (Simplified): 叙述 - 讲述（一个故事）Chinese (Traditional): 敘述 - 講述（一個故事）Hindi: कथन करना - कहानी सुनानाArabic: يروي - يسردBengali: বর্ণনা করা - বিবৃত করাRussian: рассказывать - повествоватьJapanese: 語る - 叙述するVietnamese: tường thuật - kể lạiKorean: 이야기하다 - 서술하다Turkish: anlatmak - hikaye etmekUrdu: بیان کرنا - قصہ سناناIndonesian: menceritakan - menarasikan
Example Sentences
She will narrate the children's story at the library.
basic
Can you narrate what happened yesterday?
basic
He was chosen to narrate the film.
basic
She loves to narrate her travel adventures with funny details.
natural
The audiobook is narrated by a famous actor.
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Every time Grandpa narrates his childhood, we all listen closely.
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