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com·ment (käm′ent′)
noun
- a note in explanation, criticism, or illustration of something written or said; annotation
- such notes collectively
- a remark or observation made in criticism or as an expression of opinion
- talk; chatter; gossip
Etymology: ME & OFr < L commentum, invention < commentus, pp. of comminisci, to contrive; devise < com-, intens. + base of meminisse, to remember; akin to mens, mind
intransitive verb
Etymology: ME commenten < OFr commenter < L commentari, to consider thoroughly
transitive verb
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Alternate definitions:
comment
n.
An explanatory or critical note
annotation, footnote, criticism, commentary; see explanation 2, judgment 3, remark.A remark
observation, judgment, animadversion; see remark. See syn. study at remark.
comment
v.
To make a remark
observe, remark, criticize, note, notice, state, express, pronounce, assert, affirm, mention, interject, say, touch upon, remark upon, discuss, explain, expound, interpose, reflect, disclose, bring out, opine, editorialize, point out, conclude, commentate; see also say, talk 1, utter.To annotate
illustrate, elucidate, clarify; see explain.
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Converse of object
- add: Adding text comments To add comments simply type text in the edit box.
Adjective modifier
- constructive: There has also been more constructive critical comment, some of it having to do with the level of generality of the document.
Preposition: on
- article: Editor's note: If you want to comment on this article, why not write direct to David Yehudah?
Noun used with modifier
- post: Ping Pong i..... read more / post comments First post from me and I'm g. .
Followed by an intransitive particle
- upon: The quality of its wheat and wool, and its mineral wealth, were frequently commented upon overseas.
Modifies a noun
- Thank: Posted by andrew on November 15, 2005 10:19 AM in the category 4 Uzbekistan Comments Post a comment Thanks for signing in, .
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Thenewspaper is of necessitysomethingof a monopoly, and its first duty is to shun the temptations of a monopoly. Its primary office is the gathering of News. At the peril of its soul it must see that the supply is not tainted. Neither in what it gives, nor in what it does not give, nor in the mode of presentation, must the unclouded face of Truth suffer wrong.Comment is free, but facts are sacred.
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