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- 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
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- synonyms:
- comment on, mention, note, notice, observe
- similar words:
- opine, say, speculate
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definition 2: |
to perceive or notice.
We could not help remarking that the room had been repainted.[verb + (that) + clause
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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
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related words: |
behold |
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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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related words: |
glance |
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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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related words: |
mention |
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