narrate

This term describes the act of guiding an audience through a sequence of events, often serving as the bridge between the action and the viewer. It carries a connotation of structured storytelling and authoritative delivery, whether the delivery is written or spoken. In modern media, the word specifically evokes the presence of a voice-over, where the narrator provides context or internal monologue that the characters cannot express. This distinguishes it from simply speaking or talking, as it implies a purposeful, chronological arrangement of a plot or report.