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A series of comments or annotations; esp., a book of explanations or expositions on the whole or a part of the Scriptures or of some other work.

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Annotation 76% connected

A note, added by way of comment, or explanation; -- usually in the plural; as, annotations on ancient authors, or on a word or a passage.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Midrash 76% connected

A talmudic exposition of the Hebrew law, or of some part of it.

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Notation 76% connected

The act or practice of recording anything by marks, figures, or characters.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Note 76% connected

To butt; to push with the horns.

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Statement 76% connected

The act of stating, reciting, or presenting, orally or in paper; as, to interrupt a speaker in the statement of his case.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Comment 74% connected

To make remarks, observations, or criticism; especially, to write notes on the works of an author, with a view to illustrate his meaning, or to expla…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Comment 74% connected

To make remarks, observations, or criticism; especially, to write notes on the works of an author, with a view to illustrate his meaning, or to expla…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Commentate 74% connected

To write comments or notes upon; to make comments.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Commentate 74% connected

To write comments or notes upon; to make comments.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Comment 92% connected

To make remarks, observations, or criticism; especially, to write notes on the works of an author, with a view to illustrate his meaning, or to expla…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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