narrated; narrating
: to tell (a story) in detail
The children enjoyed the lively manner with which she narrated her life's story.
also
: to provide spoken commentary for (something, such as a movie or television show)
The documentary is narrated by a famous actor.
Examples of narrate in a Sentence
The author narrates her story in great detail.
a documentary narrated by a famous actor
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The event included a video tribute narrated by Liberty great Sue Wicks, celebratory remarks from team owners Clara Wu Tsai and Joe Tsai and of course, the ring distribution.
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
The teaser features shots from Nouvelle Vague, narrated by a woman in French.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 May 2025
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—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 16 May 2025
While Young Sheldon centered on the childhood of Sheldon Cooper — played by Iain Armitage as a kid and narrated by Jim Parsons, who originated the character in BBT — fans became invested in the turbulent relationship between Cooper's older brother, Georgie, and aspiring weather reporter, Mandy.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
The teaser features shots from Nouvelle Vague, narrated by a woman in French.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 May 2025
Denver Broncos Kids with helmets of the Broncos’ opponents go mutton busting (sheep riding) with Mark Johnson, the voice of the Colorado Buffaloes, narrating.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 16 May 2025
While Young Sheldon centered on the childhood of Sheldon Cooper — played by Iain Armitage as a kid and narrated by Jim Parsons, who originated the character in BBT — fans became invested in the turbulent relationship between Cooper's older brother, Georgie, and aspiring weather reporter, Mandy.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 16 May 2025
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“Narrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/narrate. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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narrate
verb
nar·rate
ˈna(ə)r-ˌāt 
na-ˈrāt
na-ˈrāt
narrated; narrating
: relate sense 1, tell
narrate a story
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