Narrated Meaning in English
word · lemma: narrate
ˈnɛˌɹeɪtɪd
NAIR-ay-tid
nɐɹˈeɪtɪd
nuh-RAY-tid
Definition
Told a story or described events, often in detail, usually by speaking or writing.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or literary. Used when describing someone telling a story, movie, or event with structured language. Often appears with 'by' to show who did the narrating ('narrated by'). Not the same as 'told'—'narrated' usually adds detail and style.
Spanish: narradoPortuguese (BR): narradoPortuguese (PT): narradoChinese (Simplified): 讲述的Chinese (Traditional): 敘述的Hindi: वर्णितArabic: سُردBengali: বর্ণিত - বর্ণনা করেছেনRussian: рассказано - повествовалJapanese: 語られた - 朗読されたVietnamese: tường thuật - kể lạiKorean: 서술되다 - 이야기하다Turkish: anlatıldı - öykülendiUrdu: بیان کیا گیا - سنایا گیاIndonesian: diceritakan - dinarasikan
Example Sentences
The story was narrated by a famous actor.
basic
She narrated her experiences during the trip.
basic
The documentary was narrated in a calm voice.
basic
He narrated the entire match, making it feel more exciting.
natural
The events were narrated from the child's perspective.
natural
The audio book was beautifully narrated, adding depth to the story.
natural