Commentate


[kom-uh n-teyt] /ˈkɒm ənˌteɪt/

verb (used with object), commentated, commentating.
1.
to deliver a on:
to commentate a fashion show.
2.
to write a on; annotate:
to commentate the Book of Job.
verb (used without object), commentated, commentating.
3.
to serve as a :
The senior staff member will commentate, as usual.
4.
to make explanatory or critical , as upon a text:
the manuscript on which I am commentating.
/ˈkɒmənˌteɪt/
verb
1.
(intransitive) to serve as a commentator
2.
(transitive) (US) to make a commentary on (a text, event, etc)
v.

1794, “to comment,” back-formation from commentator. Meaning “to deliver commentary” is attested from 1939 (implied in commentating). Related: Commentated; commentating.

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