NYT Dictionary

ANNOTATE

/ˈæn.ə.teɪt/
VerbAN-no-tatean-no-tate · 3 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

To add annotation to.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin annotātus, past participle of annotāre (an alternative form of adnotāre), from ad- (“to”) + notāre (“to mark, note”). By surface analysis, an- + note + -ate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

footnoteglosscommentcensurecriticizeeditelucidateinterpretmoralizereview

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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