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commentate

/ˈkɑːmənˌteɪt/
com · men · tate
Adjective:commentative
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Past Simple:commentated
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Past Participle:commentated
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Present Participle:commentating
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commentate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To provide a live spoken description and analysis of an event, especially a sports match, as it unfolds for a broadcast audience.

Example

"The retired champion was invited to commentate on the final match of the tennis tournament."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'comment' means to express a brief opinion or remark on any topic, 'commentate' specifically refers to delivering a continuous, spoken broadcast description of a live event, such as a sports match or public ceremony.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century as a back-formation from the noun 'commentator', which derives from the Latin 'commentari' (to reflect upon, explain, or annotate).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Commentate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/commentate
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