commentate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈkɒmənteɪt/
KK: /ˈkɑːmənˌteɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To provide commentary or analysis, especially during a live event or broadcast.
Example
The sports analyst will commentate on the game for the television audience.
Tense Forms
Past: commentated
Past Participle: commentated
Conversation
Did you hear that they want to commentate on the game this weekend?
Really? That sounds exciting!
Yeah, I wonder who will get to commentate this time.
I hope it's someone who knows the teams well!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
narrate
report
describe
Antonyms
silence
ignore
neglect
transitive verb
Definition
To provide spoken or written commentary about an event, often while it is happening.
Example
The sports analyst will commentate on the game live from the stadium.
Tense Forms
Past: commentated
Past Participle: commentated
Conversation
Did you catch the game last night?
Yes! I loved how the announcer commentated on every play.
Right? It made the whole experience so much more exciting.
Root Explanation
Commentate → It is formed from "commentum" (meaning a commentary or explanation) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating to perform an action). The word "commentate" means to provide commentary or to explain something, especially in a live context.
Memory Tip
Think of providing a 'commentary' ('commentum') on an event — that's what it means to commentate.
Visually Confused Words
compenetrate
coventrate
complimentative
complementative
compensate