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Wordabulary

annotate

Pronunciation
Verb B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

To add notes or comments to a text in order to explain or remark on parts of it.

"She annotated the poem in the margins, marking every reference to death."

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Which word fits the gap? "She _____ the poem in the margins, marking every reference to death."

Answer: annotate

In your own words, what does "annotate" mean?

To add notes or comments to a text in order to explain or remark on parts of it.

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