commentate
verb
com·men·tate
ˈkä-mən-ˌtāt 
commentated; commentating
: to give a commentary on
: to comment in a usually expository or interpretive manner
also
: to act as a commentator
Examples of commentate in a Sentence
He will be commentating on tomorrow night's game.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Assembles the Impressionist Avengers Josh Meyers, James Adomian, and Haley Joel Osment commentated on the debate as Gavin Newsom, Mike Lindell, and J.D. Vance, respectively.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
In addition to hosting his podcast, Rogan has a gig commentating for Ultimate Fighting Championship, the mixed martial arts promotion company.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
After wrapping up her season playing for the AVP League throughout the fall, April plans to retire from beach volleyball and transition into a coaching and commentating career.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Commentate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commentate. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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commentate
verb
com·men·tate
ˈkäm-ən-ˌtāt
: to give a commentary on : to act as a commentator
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