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| annotate |
to provide (a written work) with explanatory notes or critical commentary. [2 definitions] |
| annotation |
an explanatory or critical note added to a text; commentary. [1/2 definitions] |
| cartoon |
a drawing or series of drawings, usu. with written or spoken commentary or dialogue, and usu. humorous or satirical in nature; caricature; comic strip. [1/5 definitions] |
| commentate |
to give a commentary on. [1/2 definitions] |
| commentator |
one who provides a commentary, esp. one who reports news along with background information or interpretation in a radio or television broadcast. |
| critique |
a written critical review of or commentary on a work, esp. of art, literature, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| deejay |
one who plays recorded music and provides commentary over the radio or at an event or venue; disc jockey; DJ. |
| disc jockey |
one who plays recorded music and provides commentary over the radio or at an event or venue. |
| DJ |
one who plays recorded music and provides commentary over the radio or at an event or venue; disc jockey. [2/3 definitions] |
| editorial |
an article or commentary, as in a newspaper or on television, that expresses an opinion or viewpoint. [1/3 definitions] |
| gloss2 |
an extensive explanatory commentary accompanying a text. [1/3 definitions] |
| guide |
one who accompanies tourists and provides commentary about points of interest. [1/11 definitions] |
| narrate |
to give a spoken commentary that accompanies (a film, television show, or the like). [2/4 definitions] |
| narrator |
one who reads text or gives a running commentary accompanying a presentation or performance such as a play. [1/3 definitions] |
| note |
(pl.) a brief written summary, explanation, or commentary on a text, idea, or event. [1/11 definitions] |
| torah |
(sometimes cap.) the entire body of Jewish law and commentary, both written and oral, esp. the Old Testament and the Talmud. [1/2 definitions] |
| variorum |
containing commentary or notes from several different scholars or editors. [1/3 definitions] |
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