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commentator Definition

com·men·ta·tor (käm′ən tāt′ər)

noun

  1. a person who writes or delivers a commentary
  2. a person who reports, analyzes, and evaluates news events and trends on radio or television

Etymology: L, inventor, contriver (in LL, interpreter): see comment

commentator Synonyms

commentator

n.

observer, analyst, pundit; see author 2, critic 2, reporter, writer.

commentator Usage Examples

Converse of subject

describe: Terriers are described by the commentator as « working dogs with character » , but today the only criterion of judgment is beauty.

Converse of object

  • prompt: The diaries ' publication prompted some commentators to proclaim that the entire history of the Third Reich would have to be rewritten.
  • lead: The opening article is by leading legal commentator Charles Christian on the transformation of communication.
  • hear: But I feel like kicking the TV myself every time I hear the commentators ' banalities and puerile references to 1966.
  • invite: Ms Bransfield was one of a number of commentators invited to express their views on the subject.
  • believe: If you believe the political commentators, this election is over before it has started.

Adjective modifier

  • respected: It is a respected commentator on the development and enforcement of environmental legislation acrosss the board.
  • smug: Even the most tenuous link to 1966 is pounced upon by smug commentators from every angle.
  • Many: Many commentators have praised the calmness of Britain's response to the London bombings.
  • rightwing: Rightwing commentator Gerard Henderson stated: It is unwise to draw Australia-wide conclusions from the social disorder in parts of Sydney.
  • Muslim: Noted Muslim commentator Ibn Kathir's statements are most interesting.
  • conservative: Disappointing are most pre-critical and conservative commentators, who descend too quickly to allegory, apologetics or medical materialism ( e.g.

Preposition: on

  • affair: He is a regular radio and TV commentator on international affairs.
  • politics: As a scholar he has established a pre-eminent reputation as being the doyen of American commentators on British politics.

Noun used with modifier

  • nbc: Interviewed the stoical an nbc sports commentator his own against.
  • media: Michelle is a regular media commentator on consumer trends and an experienced platform speaker.
  • cricket: When I go senile I want to become a cricket commentator.
  • economics: Martin Wolf is associate editor and chief economics commentator at the Financial Times.
  • medium: Equally media commentators have been quick to demand Thames repair more pipes faster.
  • football: Or maybe English football commentators will never be allowed to mention 1966 again?