Narrate

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪt

Origin

In English (recorded only since 1656, but initially stigmatized as 'Scottish', until the 19th century) apparently from narration

Full definition of narrate

Verb

1. (transitive) To relate a story or series of events by speech or writing.
2. To give an account.

Related terms

• narrater
• narration
• narrative
• narrator
• narratory

Synonyms

• (relate) tell
• (give an account) report