Spectate
verb
To watch an event, especially a sports event, taking place.
Many fans come to spectate at the football match every weekend.
Often appears as...
- spectate the game
- spectate from the stands
Usage tips
Neutral
sports event, live performance, audience engagement
verb
To be a spectator at an event.
Thousands gathered to spectate the championship race.
Often appears as...
- spectate a match
- spectate at the festival
Usage tips
Neutral
public event, gathering, competition
verb
To watch an event, especially a sports event, taking place.
Many fans come to spectate at the football match every weekend.
Often appears as...
- spectate the game
- spectate from the stands
Usage tips
Neutral
sports event, live performance, audience engagement
verb
To be a spectator at an event.
Thousands gathered to spectate the championship race.
Often appears as...
- spectate a match
- spectate at the festival
Usage tips
Neutral
public event, gathering, competition
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use 'spectate' in situations of passive engagement with events, like sports.
As fans, they spectated the game with enthusiasm.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
'Spectate' often implies a level of engagement beyond mere watching.
Students spectated the debate, feeling the tension in the room.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
In formal contexts, 'spectate' is more suitable than 'watch.'
The professor encouraged his colleagues to spectate the presentations.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use 'spectate' in situations of passive engagement with events, like sports.
As fans, they spectated the game with enthusiasm.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
'Spectate' often implies a level of engagement beyond mere watching.
Students spectated the debate, feeling the tension in the room.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
In formal contexts, 'spectate' is more suitable than 'watch.'
The professor encouraged his colleagues to spectate the presentations.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use 'spectate' in situations of passive engagement with events, like sports.
As fans, they spectated the game with enthusiasm.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
'Spectate' often implies a level of engagement beyond mere watching.
Students spectated the debate, feeling the tension in the room.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
In formal contexts, 'spectate' is more suitable than 'watch.'
The professor encouraged his colleagues to spectate the presentations.
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