narration
noun/næˈreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #9,379 most common English word
Meaning
the act or process of telling a story or giving a spoken commentary.
Example sentence
The documentary's narration was delivered in a calm and clear voice.
Synonyms & related words
- commentary
- storytelling
- account
- description
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