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comment Definition

com·ment (käm′ent′)

noun

    1. a note in explanation, criticism, or illustration of something written or said; annotation
    2. such notes collectively
  2. a remark or observation made in criticism or as an expression of opinion
  3. 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

to make a comment or comments (on or upon); make remarks

Etymology: ME commenten < OFr commenter < L commentari, to consider thoroughly

transitive verb

Rare to make comments on; annotate

comment Synonyms

comment

n.

  1. An explanatory or critical note

    annotation, footnote, criticism, commentary; see explanation 2, judgment 3, remark.

  2. A remark

    observation, judgment, animadversion; see remark. See syn. study at remark.

comment Synonyms

comment

v.

  1. 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.

  2. To annotate

    illustrate, elucidate, clarify; see explain.

comment Law Definition

n

  1. A scholarly article or essay, usually written by a law student and published in a law review, analyzing a judicial decision and its context in the law. See also annotation and note.
  2. An explanation of a statute, code section, or administrative rule written by the drafters of the statute, section, or rule. See also annotation.
comment Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • add: Adding text comments To add comments simply type text in the edit box.
  • post: Leave a Reply You must be logged in to post a comment.
  • invite: Mr Johnson introduced this application and invited comments from callers.
  • leave: Do you want to say you were here without leaving a comment?
  • submit: In addition to viewing application details, you can also submit online comments on planning proposals via our mailbox facility.
  • welcome: We also welcome any comments you may have on our web site.

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.
  • negative: Like all things to do with God there have been negative comments about Jabez.
  • positive: Already collaborators are sending us their positive comments about this service.
  • general: Please report any Web problems or offer general comments to the Micscape Editor, via the contact on current Micscape Index.
  • favorable: There were many favorable comments, and many pleas for more.
  • helpful: House small business helpful comments on belonging to a employees quot we.

Preposition: on

  • article: Editor's note: If you want to comment on this article, why not write direct to David Yehudah?
  • draft: Thanks to Jane Oakhill for comments on an earlier draft.

Noun used with modifier

  • post: Ping Pong i..... read more / post comments First post from me and I'm g. .
  • reader: Tell us which type of puzzle you enjoy most on our reader comments service at the foot of the page.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • upon: The quality of its wheat and wool, and its mineral wealth, were frequently commented upon overseas.
  • on: Is there anything else you would like to comment on?

Modifies a noun

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  • furthershirk: Local authorities arrested comment furthershirk ordered on these observationsas.
comment Quotes

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.

—Scott, C(harles) P(restwich)