narrative
Translation
narrative, story, account
Examples
The book is a narrative of his travels.
The book is a narrative of his travels.
He is trying to control the narrative.
He is trying to control the narrative.
Grammar Patterns
((a narrative)) ((of sth.)) a story or account of events The book is a narrative of his travels.
((to control the narrative)) to control the way a story or event is perceived by the public He is trying to control the narrative.
Similar Words
Synonyms: story, account, tale, chronicle
Etymology
From Latin 'narrare' meaning 'to tell, relate'.
Memory Tips
A 'narrator' tells a 'narrative'. The words share the same root, making them easy to link.