commentate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to deliver a commentary on.
to commentate a fashion show.
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to write a commentary on; annotate.
to commentate the Book of Job.
verb (used without object)
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to serve as a commentator.
The senior staff member will commentate, as usual.
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to make explanatory or critical comments, as upon a text.
the manuscript on which I am commentating.
verb
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(intr) to serve as a commentator
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(tr) to make a commentary on (a text, event, etc)
Usage
The verb commentate, derived from commentator, is sometimes used as a synonym for comment on or provide a commentary for. It is not yet fully accepted as standard, though widespread in sports reporting and journalism
Etymology
Origin of commentate
First recorded in 1785–95; back formation from commentator
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
When us reporters asked the prime minister's team afterwards why they had done it, they stuck rigidly to their strategy: don't commentate.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2025
But commentators gotta commentate, and the time off in the woods has not mellowed Carlson.
From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2023
Bunce, who will commentate on the fight for BBC Radio 5 Live on Saturday, hopes Eubank's actions will lead to progress in the sport.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2023
“There’s no one single solution to the problem,” said Swangard, the sports marketing expert who during the world championships will commentate for NBC Sports.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2022
Surely nobody in their right mind would have let Luna Lovegood commentate?
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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