tr.v. nar·rat·ed, nar·rat·ing, nar·rates 1. To give an account of (events, for example) in speech or writing or by means of images. See Synonyms at describe. 2. To supply a running commentary for (a documentary or performance, for example). [Latin narrāre, narrāt-, from gnārus, knowing; see gnō- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] nar′rat·a·bili·ty n. narrat·a·ble adj. |
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