narrate
verb (used with object)
to give an account or tell the story of (events, experiences, etc.).
narrating
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present participleof narrate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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One popular social media video has a Nigerian narrating how he stopped a speeding Dangote company lorry driver, telling him not to be reckless with company property.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
As the first plane in their journey ascends, Travolta’s distinct voice no longer feels like he’s narrating for a character.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
He writes about them as if he were narrating a trailer for a horror film.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
In one screen narrating the Battle of Yashima, Minamoto clan cavalry descend through a narrow pass to storm a Taira clan fortress.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
I could almost hear a man with a British accent narrating the action.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
