narrate

UK: nəˈreɪt | US: ˈnæreɪt

Definition
  1. vt. to give a spoken or written account of something

  2. vt. to tell a story or describe events in detail

Structure
narr <tell>ate <verb suffix>
Etymology

The word "narrate" comes from the Latin narratus, the past participle of narrare ("to tell, relate"), derived from gnarus ("knowing, skilled"). The root narr- preserves the core meaning of storytelling or recounting events, while the suffix -ate (from Latin -atus) marks it as a verb. The evolution reflects a shift from general knowledge-sharing to structured storytelling.

Examples
  1. She was asked to narrate her journey in front of the class.

  2. The documentary is narrated by a famous actor.

  3. He skillfully narrated the legend to captivated listeners.

  4. The audiobook is narrated in a calm, engaging voice.

  5. Ancient bards would narrate epic tales to their audiences.