What's the difference between 'to comment' and 'to commentate'?
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Hi Mehdi, "To comment" is a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction. "To commentate" is to report on an event as it occurs in real time. More common with news and sporting events. Hope this helps. All the best.
To comment is to give a statement of opinion on something specific. To commentate is to give continuous description of something that is in progress.
Commentate is when you report on an event as it occurs like for a news or sports broadcast. A comment is a verbal or written remark expressing your opinion or reaction. For example "You asked for comments on the new proposals"
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commentate means report over an event as it occurs esp for sport and news broadcasts comment means a verbal or written remark expressing an idea or reaction
Commentate is a verb, to report on an event as it is taking place Comment is a noun used to express an opinion
- Marina
To commentate on your question I need to comment here =)
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