B1verbformalmedialanguage
US/ˈner.eɪt/
UK/nəˈreɪt/
to tell a story, or to describe events as they happen
In context
The old man narrated the story of his childhood in the village.
Who narrates the documentary about the Mekong River?
The novel is narrated by a young girl who watches her family fall apart.
Words that go with narrate
verb + noun
- narrate a storyHe narrated the story with great humor.
- narrate a documentaryA famous actor narrated the documentary.
- narrate eventsShe narrated the events of that night in detail.
- narrate a filmMorgan Freeman narrated the film in his deep, calm voice.
verb + preposition
- narrated byThe film is narrated by an elderly sailor.
- narrate in the first personThe book is narrated in the first person.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He narrated me his trip.Correct: He told me about his trip.