nar·rate (năr'āt', nă-rāt')

v., -rat·ed, -rat·ing, -rates.

v.tr.

1. To tell (a story, for example) in speech or writing or by means of images.
2. To give an account of (events, for example). See synonyms at describe.

v.intr.

1. To give an account or description.
2. To supply a running commentary for a movie or performance.

[Latin narrāre, narrāt-, from gnārus, knowing.]

narratability nar'rat·a·bil'i·ty n.
narratable nar'rat·a·ble adj.
narrator nar'ra'tor or nar'rat'er n.

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