Commentate
verb
To explain the details or background of an event, usually while it is happening, for an audience.
He was hired to commentate the football match.
Often appears as...
- commentate a match
- commentate live
verb
To make explanatory or critical notes on a text or event.
She used to commentate on political events for the local newspaper.
Often appears as...
- commentate on events
- commentate on actions
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To explain the details or background of an event, usually while it is happening, for an audience.
He was hired to commentate the football match.
Often appears as...
- commentate a match
- commentate live
verb
To make explanatory or critical notes on a text or event.
She used to commentate on political events for the local newspaper.
Often appears as...
- commentate on events
- commentate on actions
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Live Context
Used mainly for live sports or events, adding insights as they happen.
The journalist will commentate the opening ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Real-Time Analysis
Implies providing expert analysis on-the-spot, suitable for audiences who watch live.
He will commentate the chess tournament, providing real-time analysis.
Pro Tip 3/3Audience Engagement
Aim to engage the audience by explaining complex actions in simple terms.
She commentates the game in a way that even new fans can understand.
Pro Tip 1/3Live Context
Used mainly for live sports or events, adding insights as they happen.
The journalist will commentate the opening ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Real-Time Analysis
Implies providing expert analysis on-the-spot, suitable for audiences who watch live.
He will commentate the chess tournament, providing real-time analysis.
Pro Tip 3/3Audience Engagement
Aim to engage the audience by explaining complex actions in simple terms.
She commentates the game in a way that even new fans can understand.
Pro Tip 1/3Live Context
Used mainly for live sports or events, adding insights as they happen.
The journalist will commentate the opening ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Real-Time Analysis
Implies providing expert analysis on-the-spot, suitable for audiences who watch live.
He will commentate the chess tournament, providing real-time analysis.
Pro Tip 3/3Audience Engagement
Aim to engage the audience by explaining complex actions in simple terms.
She commentates the game in a way that even new fans can understand.
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Quote examples
Mats Wilander
Swedish Athlete
I love my life. I commentate for Eurosport, so you could say I've reached the final of every grand slam since 2002 when I started that. I love what I do, and I love playing tennis with amateurs, regular guys, helping to teach them to enjoy tennis more.
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Virender Sehwag
Indian Athlete
I would love to be a coach, mentor, or a batting consultant. I would love to commentate in Hindi, as most people who watch the game are more comfortable with Hindi in India rather than English.
Quote examples
Isa Guha
English Celebrity
Broadcasters realise there is a large percentage of women that watch cricket and it was the Caribbean Premier League that first got me to commentate a men's international T20.
Quote examples
Mats Wilander
Swedish Athlete
I love my life. I commentate for Eurosport, so you could say I've reached the final of every grand slam since 2002 when I started that. I love what I do, and I love playing tennis with amateurs, regular guys, helping to teach them to enjoy tennis more.
Quote examples
Virender Sehwag
Indian Athlete
I would love to be a coach, mentor, or a batting consultant. I would love to commentate in Hindi, as most people who watch the game are more comfortable with Hindi in India rather than English.
Quote examples
Isa Guha
English Celebrity
Broadcasters realise there is a large percentage of women that watch cricket and it was the Caribbean Premier League that first got me to commentate a men's international T20.
Example 1 of 3
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