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re·mark

remark

 
 
pronunciation:
rih mark
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
features:
Word Combinations (verb, noun), Grammatical Patterns
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: remarks, remarking, remarked
definition 1: to casually comment.
She remarked that her nephew looked so grown up now.[verb + (that) + clause ]
synonyms:
comment on, mention, note, notice, observe
similar words:
opine, say, speculate
definition 2: to perceive or notice.
We could not help remarking that the room had been repainted.[verb + (that) + clause ] She remarked his worried expression but did not ask what was wrong.
synonyms:
behold, heed, mark, note, notice, observe, perceive, see, take note of
similar words:
mind, regard, view
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to make a comment, observation, or statement (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon").
She was embarrassed when he remarked on the length of her skirt.Many of the guests remarked on the beautiful flower arrangements on the dining table.
synonyms:
comment, observe
similar words:
say
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part of speech: noun
definition: a comment or casual statement of opinion.
I wanted to make some fascinating remark, but I couldn't think of anything to say.He is still upset about that remark she made about his weight.The professor wrote some remarks on her paper next to her grade.
synonyms:
observation
similar words:
comment
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