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remark Definition

re·mark (ri märk′)

transitive verb

  1. to notice; observe; perceive
  2. to say or write as an observation or comment
  3. Obsolete to mark; distinguish; indicate

Etymology: Fr remarquer < re- + marquer, to mark < It marcare < marca, a mark < Gmc *marka: see mark

intransitive verb

to make an observation or comment: with on or upon

noun

  1. the act of noticing, perceiving, or observing a man worthy of remark
  2. something said briefly; comment; casual observation
  3. remarque

remark Synonyms

remark

n.

comment, observation, commentary, statement, saying, utterance, annotation, note, mention, reflection, illustration, point, bon mot, conclusion, talk, word, expression, assertion, aside, obiter dictum (Latin), witticism, crack*.

remark applies to a brief, more or less casual statement of opinion, thought, etc. as in momentarily directing one's attention to something a snide remark about his clothes; an observation is an expression of opinion on something to which one has given some degree of special attention and thought the warden's observations on prison reform; a comment is a remark or observation made in explaining, criticizing, or interpreting something comments on a novel; commentary is usually applied as a collective noun to a series of written notes or spoken comments explaining or interpreting something a commentary on Aristotle's Politics, a running commentary on the game

remark Synonyms

remark

v.

comment, mention, observe, note; see comment 1, say.

remark Usage Examples

Object

  • it: Andy Osborn remarked it 's very hard to find a service company that will really step in and deliver high value support.

Converse of object

  • disparage: Despite a hostile reception and disparaging remarks from sections of the Scottish press, the nationalist campaign could be right on target.
  • conclude: Concluding remarks The nature of Chinese Studies, like any other area studies, is its interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary focus.
  • make: The sort of remarks made in recent days should be covered by such laws.
  • withdraw: Adam Price: I cannot in all conscience withdraw that remark.
  • hear: The CHAIRMAN said, he would be glad to hear any remarks on that very interesting paper.
  • quote: As Mr Meldrum told the Inquiry ( quoting remarks he had made in 1993 ): .

Adjective modifier

  • derogatory: This officer had made many derogatory remarks about General Lee.
  • snide: There are souls that think that snide remarks merely distinguish the factions who are complacent in these perilous times.
  • introductory: Introductory remarks 2. RCN Northern Ireland welcomes the publication of this draft regional strategy.
  • racist: The drunk made a racist remark, then suddenly lashed out at the trio.
  • sarcastic: Name calling and sarcastic remarks, and also blaming are all forms of Zapping.
  • throwaway: He made sometimes bitter throwaway remarks, the full weight of which could not have been felt until after his death.

Modifies a noun

  • yesterday: I understood Secretary Cohen's remarks yesterday that this option should remain, that it has been proved to be worthwhile.

Modifying Another Word

  • famously: On his return he famously remarked to his wife that he thought she would prefer a live donkey than a dead lion.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • upon: These facts have been little reported or remarked upon.

Possessives

  • gentleman: Gentleman's remarks are drawn to the attention of my right hon.

Noun used with modifier

  • closing: Chaired by David Taylor Close 17:15 - 17:25 Closing remarks.
  • opening: Don't be put off by the rather long opening remarks, which are nothing to do with the main topic!
remark Quotes

I can't stand a naked light bulb, any more than I can a rude remark or a vulgar action.

—Williams,TennesseeThomas Lanier

Speech is often barren; but silence also does not necessarily brood over a full nest.Your still fowl, blinking at youwithout remark, mayall thewhilebesittingonone addled egg; and when it takes to cackling will have nothing to announce but that addled delusion.

—Eliot, George pseudonym of  MaryAnn Evans

Which I wish to remarkö And my language is plainö That for ways that are dark And for tricks that are vain, The heathen Chinee is peculiar, Which the same I would rise to explain.

—Harte, (Francis) Bret