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 doc is built around intimate observational footage, rare archive film clips and readings from Welsh’s novels narrated by Liam Neeson (Batman Begins), Maxine Peake (The Theory of Everything), musician Nick Cave, Ruth Negga (Ad Astra) and Stephen Graham (Adolescence).
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 May 2025
But other sources say Disney just outbid Netflix, fostering their already strong kiddie portfolio of Bluey, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and old episodes of Disneyland narrated by former nazis.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 May 2025
It was narrated by a chorus of voices, one per chapter, and at the center was a good-hearted contractor, Bobby Mahon.
—Ann Levin, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
Ishiguro’s novel was narrated firsthand by the character who bridges both its timelines.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 May 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 May 2025
But other sources say Disney just outbid Netflix, fostering their already strong kiddie portfolio of Bluey, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and old episodes of Disneyland narrated by former nazis.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 May 2025
It was narrated by a chorus of voices, one per chapter, and at the center was a good-hearted contractor, Bobby Mahon.
—Ann Levin, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
Ishiguro’s novel was narrated firsthand by the character who bridges both its timelines.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for narrate
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“Narrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/narrate. Accessed 13 Jun. 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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