commentate

verb

com·​men·​tate ˈkä-mən-ˌtāt How to pronounce commentate (audio)
commentated; commentating

transitive verb

: to give a commentary on

intransitive verb

: to comment in a usually expository or interpretive manner
also : to act as a commentator

Examples of commentate in a Sentence

He will be commentating on tomorrow night's game.
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In the post, Jeter uploaded photos of him from the day, including various shots of commentating and another of him posing with the trophy. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Assembles the Impressionist Avengers Josh Meyers, James Adomian, and Haley Joel Osment commentated on the debate as Gavin Newsom, Mike Lindell, and J.D. Vance, respectively. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024 In addition to hosting his podcast, Rogan has a gig commentating for Ultimate Fighting Championship, the mixed martial arts promotion company. Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024 After wrapping up her season playing for the AVP League throughout the fall, April plans to retire from beach volleyball and transition into a coaching and commentating career. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for commentate 

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from commentator

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of commentate was in 1794

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“Commentate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commentate. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

commentate

verb
com·​men·​tate ˈkäm-ən-ˌtāt How to pronounce commentate (audio)
: to give a commentary on : to act as a commentator

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