COMMENTATE Definition & Meaning

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commentate

[ kom-uhn-teyt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

commentated, commentating.

to deliver a commentary on:
to commentate a fashion show.
to write a commentary on; annotate:
to commentate the Book of Job.

verb (used without object)

commentated, commentating.

to serve as a commentator:
The senior staff member will commentate, as usual.
to make explanatory or critical comments, as upon a text:
the manuscript on which I am commentating.

commentate

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verb

intr to serve as a commentator
tr to make a commentary on (a text, event, etc)

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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

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of commentate¹

First recorded in 1785–95; back formation from commentator

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"Who punched Tom Williams in the mouth, Tom Williams?" said former Bath and England fly-half Stuart Barnes as he commentated on Sky Sports.

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I found myself getting frustrated when I was commentating.

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No10's approach is one of discretion and avoiding the temptation to commentate.

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Even if the Chiefs win, Mahomes would still be three short of Brady's record of seven Super Bowl wins, but 'the GOAT' would be commentating on something even he never achieved – a Super Bowl three-peat.

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Macpherson, now 90, commentated on Scottish football for over four decades, including many of Law's matches.

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