Commentator

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Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːmənˌteɪtər/

Definitions of commentator

noun a person who provides a spoken commentary or analysis, especially on a radio or television broadcast

Example Sentences

A1 The commentator on the radio described the soccer game in simple terms.

A2 The commentator at the sports event provided live updates on the scores.

B1 The political commentator analyzed the latest election results on the news.

B2 The commentator's insightful analysis of the economic situation was highly praised.

C1 The commentator's eloquent speeches captivated audiences around the world.

C2 The renowned commentator's book on international relations was a bestseller.

Examples of commentator in a Sentence

formal The commentator provided insightful analysis during the live broadcast of the soccer match.

informal The commentator was cracking jokes throughout the game, keeping the audience entertained.

slang The commentator was totally spilling the tea on the players' personal lives during the broadcast.

figurative As a commentator of life, she always had a unique perspective on every situation.

Grammatical Forms of commentator

past tense

commentated

plural

commentators

comparative

more commentator

superlative

most commentator

present tense

commentates

future tense

will commentate

perfect tense

have commentated

continuous tense

is commentating

singular

commentator

positive degree

commentator

infinitive

to commentate

gerund

commentating

participle

commentating

Origin and Evolution of commentator

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'commentator' originated from the Latin word 'commentator' which means 'explainer' or 'interpreter'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'commentator' has evolved to refer to someone who provides commentary or analysis on a particular subject, especially in the context of media or sports.