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narrate

Pronunciation: /nəˈɹeɪt/

The English word “narrate” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To relate (a story or series of events) in speech or writing.
  2. To give an account.

Etymology

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

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