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
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