English · Culture & Society
annotate
/ˈæn.ə.teɪt/
[/ˈæn.ə.teɪt/]
to add notes to a text
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Definition
To annotate is to add short notes or comments to a text to explain or highlight it. Students annotate poems and passages when they study.
Example
Annotate the poem to show its key images.
Annotate the poem to show its key images.
Etymology
From Latin 'annotare' meaning to mark or note down.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in literature study to mark and comment on texts.