remark

American  

[ri-mahrk] / rɪˈmɑrk /

verb (used with object)

1. to say casually, as in making a comment.

   Someone remarked that tomorrow would be a warm day.

2. to note; perceive; observe.

   I remarked a slight accent in her speech.

   Synonyms:

   notice, regard, heed

   Antonyms:

   ignore

3. Obsolete. to mark distinctively.

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verb (used without object)

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

   He remarked on her amazing wit and intelligence.

   Synonyms:

   comment

noun

1. the act of remarking; notice.

   Synonyms:

   regard

2. comment or mention.

   to let a thing pass without remark.

3. a casual or brief expression of thought or opinion.

4. Fine Arts. remarque.

remark British  

/ rɪˈmɑːk /

verb

1. to pass a casual comment (about); reflect in informal speech or writing

2. (tr; may take a clause as object) to perceive; observe; notice

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noun

1. a brief casually expressed thought or opinion; observation

2. notice, comment, or observation

   the event passed without remark

3. engraving a variant spelling of remarque

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

These remarks were resurfaced recently after the first “Lanterns” teaser was released earlier this month and some fans noticed a lack of green.

From Los Angeles Times

Recent remarks by President Masoud Pezeshkian suggest that armed forces units have effectively been given broad authority to act if senior leadership is incapacitated.

From BBC

“That howling only means but one thing,” Charlie remarked, “and you know what.”

From Literature

It's clear from some remarks Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff made after the race in China that certain changes that have come with the new rules are considered welcome.

From BBC

“We cannot miss this moment because we are distracted by side quests,” Simo told staff last week, according to remarks reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• assertion
• attention
• commentary
• conclusion
• explanation
• note
• opinion
• saying
• statement
• talk
• thought
• word