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narrate

verb

  1. tell a story from an external perspective
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Pronunciation: /nəˈɹeɪt/ / /ˈnæɹeɪt/ / /ˈnɛɹ.eɪt/

verb

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

  1. To relate (a story or series of events) in speech or writing.

    narrate a story

    narrate a tale

  2. To give an account.

    narrate the meeting