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commentate
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com·men·tate  (kmn-tt)
v. com·men·tat·ed, com·men·tat·ing, com·men·tates
v.intr.
To serve as commentator.
v.tr.
To make a running commentary on.

[Back-formation from commentator.]

commentate [ˈkɒmənˌteɪt]
vb
1. (Communication Arts / Broadcasting) (intr) to serve as a commentator
2. (tr) US to make a commentary on (a text, event, etc.)
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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.commentate - make a commentary on
rede, interpret - give an interpretation or explanation to
2.commentate - serve as a commentator, as in sportscasting
rede, interpret - give an interpretation or explanation to
Translations
commentate [ˈkɒmənteɪt] (Rad, TV)
B. VIhacer la crónica, comentar
commentate [ˈkɒmənteɪt] vifaire le commentaire
to commentate on sth [+ match, one-off event] → faire le commentaire de qch; [+ series of events] → couvrir qch, faire un reportage sur qch
commentate
vi (Rad, TV) → Reporter(in) m(f)sein (on bei)
commentate [ˈkɒmɛnteɪt] vicommentare
commentate [ˈkɒmɛnteɪt] vicommentare


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