Synonyms

remark

American

[ri-mahrk] / rɪˈmɑrk /

verb (used with object)

to say casually, as in making a comment.

Someone remarked that tomorrow would be a warm day.
to note; perceive; observe.

I remarked a slight accent in her speech.

Synonyms:

notice, regard, heed

Antonyms:

ignore
Obsolete. to mark distinctively.

verb (used without object)

to make a remark or observation (usually followed by on orupon ).

He remarked on her amazing wit and intelligence.

Synonyms:

comment

noun

the act of remarking; notice.

Synonyms:

regard
comment or mention.

to let a thing pass without remark.
a casual or brief expression of thought or opinion.
Fine Arts. remarque.

remark British

/ rɪˈmɑːk /

verb

to pass a casual comment (about); reflect in informal speech or writing
(tr; may take a clause as object) to perceive; observe; notice

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noun

a brief casually expressed thought or opinion; observation
notice, comment, or observation

the event passed without remark
engraving a variant spelling of remarque

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Related Words

Remark, comment, note, observation imply giving special attention, an opinion, or a judgment. A remark is usually a casual and passing expression of opinion: a remark about a play. A comment expresses judgment or explains a particular point: a comment on the author's scholarship. A note is a memorandum or explanation, as in the margin of a page: a note explaining a passage. Observation suggests a comment based on judgment and experience: an observation on social behavior.

Other Word Forms

remarker noun
unremarked adjective
well-remarked adjective

Etymology

Origin of remark

First recorded in 1625–35; (for the verb) from French remarquer, Middle French; equivalent to re- + mark ¹; noun derivative of the verb

Example Sentences

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William goes on to remark: "It is a beautiful country, with a rich history and wonderful people."

From BBC

Then Wisor stood at a lectern and gave remarks aimed at Horning.

From The Wall Street Journal

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From BBC

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From MarketWatch

Pochin later apologised for her remarks saying they were "phrased poorly", but maintained that many adverts were "unrepresentative of British society".

From BBC

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