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remark

[ ri-mahrk ]

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.


verb (used without object)

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

    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

/ rɪˈmɑːk /

verb

  1. whenintr, often foll by on or upon; when tr, may take a clause as object to pass a casual comment (about); reflect in informal speech or writing
  2. tr; may take a clause as object to perceive; observe; notice
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • reˈmarker, noun
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Other Words From

  • re·marker noun
  • unre·marked adjective
  • well-re·marked adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of remark1

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

Origin of remark1

C17: from Old French remarquer to observe, from re- + marquer to note, mark 1
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Synonym Study

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.
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Example Sentences

Shakir’s remarks reflected a growing sentiment among Democrats, progressive protesters and others displeased with the way President Trump has steamrolled back into office and over long-standing Democratic norms.

If that name rings a bell, it's likely because of an infamous tape where Gibson hurled sexist and racist remarks at the mother of one of his children.

From Salon

After concluding his remarks the judge thanked police and the Hunt family, paying tribute to "the astonishing dignity and courage" of the murdered women's family and friends.

From BBC

John Alle, who manages a number of properties in the Westlake neighborhood and interrupted the news conference, was not satisfied with Bass’ remarks Monday, calling the event a “PR stunt.”

"Bette is a survivor... She survived herself," Crawford is also said to have remarked.

From BBC

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