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I will narrate the story for the class.
What does Narrate mean?
Narrate means to tell a story.
Dictionary definition
To tell a story or describe events as they happen.
Example sentences
Narrate in a sentence
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The student used a clear voice to narrate the play.
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A writer may narrate events through a character's point of view.
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What does narrate mean?
Narrate means to tell a story or describe events.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to narrate?
Recount is close in meaning to narrate.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses narrate correctly?
This sentence uses narrate as a storytelling verb.
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Narrate
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nair · ayt · strongest beat: nair
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WordNarrate.
Partverb.
MeaningNarrate means to tell a story.
ExampleExample: I will narrate the story for the class.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- nair · ayt
- Strongest beat
- nair
- Ending
- ayt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nair.
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Hint for students
Narrate means to tell a story.
Common mix-up
Narrate is not the same as listen. Narrate means narrate means to tell a story.
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Read this model sentence: The student used a clear voice to narrate the play. Clue words: student, used, clear. Underline clue words that show why narrate fits instead of listen. Now write one new sentence that shows narrate without using the word narrate. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show narrate?
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