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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His digital chorus, which includes personas for guided meditations and narrating fantasy tales, earns him about $3,000 a month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 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
“When this work makes you fall apart,” says J.D., narrating, “someone is there to patch you up.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
His voice - bruised, buttery and intimate - has been an inescapable undercurrent of Bollywood, narrating heartbreaks, longings and reconciliations for millions for more than a decade.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026
Once he started narrating, our interest never flagged.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
