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commentate

verb

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Meaning

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To provide a spoken description of an event as it happens, often for radio or television.

Example Sentence

The sports announcer will commentate the championship game live on television.

Usage Note

Used when someone provides a running spoken description of an event, like a sports match, a debate, or a ceremony, for an audience to follow along.