At Tatoeba, it is better not to annotate or specify a precise meaning that is not an integral part of the sentence. You can add multiple sentences instead of putting a part of the sentence in parentheses.
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Annotate
/ˈænəteɪt/
Synonyms for "annotate" (157 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Noun(21 words)
applied force diagramaspadanaasteriskingasterisksaudio labelingbasin feature labelbook wispcaptioncaption for watercaptionscategorize by levelchart labelingsclear labelingclear programming-language syntaxcode for diseasecode grammarcoding aligned notescoding assessmentcoding labelcoding tag
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Adjective(1 words)
binary label
censurecomment upon
Strong matches (47)
Noun(31 words)
commentsconcept codeconcept tagcraft markerdocument elementdocumenting sourcesevent code labelfigure labelingfootnotesfootnotingfossil imprint detailfossil imprint featureglobal history labelgloss layergloss terracotta lookglossesglossinggoal line marksgrade markgraffias
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graphic markinghighlighthighlightshighly labeled datasethistory taghonors transcriptjotslabel streamlabeled chartlabeled maplabeling
Adjective(2 words)
descriptive labelfootnoted
Related words (78)
Noun(63 words)
labeling nameslabeling processlearning objective labellegendletterslight descriptorlikutalog point labelmarkmark variablemark word in textmarkupmarquisesmore labelednote datanote observationsnote phrasenote reviewnote takenote trends
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note valuesnotingpencil jabpenciled in notespenuchleplace descriptorplant care labelplot on a mappreliminary tagproduce tagprogram labelrecipe labelredlinereview segmentrhibhussample labelscribblesscribblingsearch taggingsection tabsnomed concept code tagstep by step notesstress tonestudent notessubscriptstable labelingtagging devicetagsteacher markingteaching labeltech vocabulary tagtext label legendtheme timelinestopic indextopic tagtrait labeltsouicvideo chaptervignettingword based labelingword class propertywritten mode of communicationzibit
Adjective(3 words)
Preposition(1 words)
to label blocks
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: comment, applied force diagram, aspadana, asterisked, asterisking.
- Sentence evidence is available for annotate, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "annotate".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "annotate"
Keep "annotate" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "annotate" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "annotate", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "annotate" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriescode documentationcomposedata annotationdata labelingdocumentationinditeinterpretnote-takingpenprogramming notesredewrite
More specific
7 entriesCollocations
6 entriesannotation processcode annotationdata annotationdiagram annotationonline annotationtext annotation
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
2 total sentences available.
He read the poem carefully, then annotated it with a felt pen.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "annotate"?
Closest matches include comment, applied force diagram, aspadana, asterisked, asterisking.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "annotate"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.