commentate

Word parts

comment + -ate

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈkɒmənteɪt/

Verb

Plain form commentate

Third-person singular commentates

Past tense commentated

Past participle commentated

Present participle commentating

1. (intransitive) If you commentate on something, you report on a live event as it happens.

   For the radio audience he will commentate on the match.

Related words

• comment
• commentator