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narrate

 

[ ˈnɛɹeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

storytelling

To give an account of or relate in narrative form; to tell a story or describe a series of events.

Synonyms

recount, relate, tell.

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Word Description / Examples
narrate

To describe events in a story, often in a structured and detailed manner, typically in books, documentaries, or a formal setting.

  • She will narrate the story of her travels in the upcoming documentary.
  • The novel is narrated by the main character.
tell

To communicate information or facts, often in a straightforward manner, suitable for both informal and formal conversations.

  • Please tell me the truth about what happened.
  • He told us a funny joke at the party.
recount

To tell someone about something, especially a past event, usually in a detailed and personal manner.

  • He recounted his experiences from the war with great emotion.
  • She loves recounting stories from her childhood.
relate

To make a connection between two things or to tell someone about a piece of information or a story, often in a conversational tone.

  • Can you relate what happened at the meeting?
  • He related the events of last night in an interesting way.

Examples of usage

  • She narrated the events of the day to her friends.
  • The book is narrated from the perspective of the main character.
  • The documentary narrates the history of the ancient civilization.
  • He narrated his adventures during the trip.
  • The movie is narrated by a famous actor.

Translations

Translations of the word "narrate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 narrar

🇮🇳 कहानी सुनाना

🇩🇪 erzählen

🇮🇩 menceritakan

🇺🇦 розповідати

🇵🇱 opowiadać

🇯🇵 語る (kataru)

🇫🇷 raconter

🇪🇸 narrar

🇹🇷 anlatmak

🇰🇷 이야기하다 (iyagi-hada)

🇸🇦 يروي

🇨🇿 vyprávět

🇸🇰 rozprávať

🇨🇳 叙述 (xùshù)

🇸🇮 pripovedovati

🇮🇸 segja frá

🇰🇿 әңгімелеу

🇬🇪 მოთხრობა

🇦🇿 nəql etmək

🇲🇽 narrar

Etymology

The word 'narrate' originates from the Latin word 'narrare', which means 'to tell' or 'to recount'. The term has been used in English since the late 18th century, primarily in the context of storytelling and describing a sequence of events. Narration is a fundamental element of literature, film, and other forms of storytelling, allowing creators to engage audiences and convey complex narratives.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,475, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.