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narrate

/ˈnæɹeɪt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.79 in modern English

Syllables
nar-rate
IPA
/ˈnæɹeɪt/
7
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To relate (a story or series of events) in speech or writing.

Transitive verb

verb

To give an account.

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈnæɹeɪt/
  • British English: /nəˈɹeɪt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

narrates (present, singular) narrating (participle, present) narrated (participle, past) narrated (past)

Derived Forms

aforenarrated misnarrate narratability narratable narratage narratee narrateme renarrate unnarrated

Frequently Paired Words

antenarratology narrater narration narrative narratology narrator narratory

Synonyms

tell report recount recite

Rhymes With

serrate great state wait late date rate hate straight love-hate eight create

Questions

How do you pronounce narrate?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnæɹeɪt/.
What does narrate mean?
To relate (a story or series of events) in speech or writing.
Where does narrate come from?
In English (recorded only since 1656, but until the 19th century stigmatized as 'Scottish') apparently from narration.

How to pronounce narrate

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