Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense comments, present participle commenting, past tense, past participle commented
1. verb
If you commenton something, you give your opinion about it or you give an explanation for it.
So far, Mr Cook has not commented on these reports. [Von n/wh]
Stratford police refuse to comment on whether anyone has been arrested. [VERB + on]
You really can't comment till you know the facts. [VERB]
'I'm always happy with new developments,' he commented. [VERB with quote]
Stuart commented that this was very true. [VERB that]
Synonyms: remark on, explain, talk about, discuss More Synonyms of comment
2. variable noun
A comment is something that you say which expresses your opinion of something or which gives an explanation of it.
He made his comments at a news conference in Amsterdam.
I was wondering whether you had any comments about that?
There's been no comment so far from police about the allegations.
The Prime Minister, who is abroad, was not available for comment.
Synonyms: remark, statement, observation, animadversion More Synonyms of comment
3. singular noun
If an event or situation is a commenton something, it reveals something about that thing, usually something bad.
He argues that family problems are typically a comment on some unresolved issuesin the family. [+ on]
4.
See no comment
More Synonyms of comment
comment in British English
(ˈkɒmɛnt)
noun
1.
a remark, criticism, or observation
2.
talk or gossip
3.
a note explaining or criticizing a passage in a text
4.
explanatory or critical matter added to a text
verb
5. (whenintr, often foll by on; when tr, takes a clause as object)
to remark or express an opinion
6. (intransitive)
to write notes explaining or criticizing a text
Derived forms
commenter (ˈcommenter)
noun
Word origin
C15: from Latin commentum invention, from comminiscī to contrive, related to mens mind
comment in American English
(ˈkɑmˌɛnt)
noun
1.
a.
a note in explanation, criticism, or illustration of something written or said; annotation
b.
such notes collectively
2.
a remark or observation made in criticism or as an expression of opinion
3.
talk; chatter; gossip
verb intransitive
4.
to make a comment or comments (on or upon); make remarks
verb transitive
5. Rare
to make comments on; annotate
SIMILAR WORDS: reˈmark
Word origin
ME & OFr < L commentum, invention < commentus, pp. of comminisci, to contrive; devise < com-, intens. + base of meminisse, to remember; akin to mens, mind
Examples of 'comment' in a sentence
comment
The hospital was not available for comment.
The Sun (2016)
It also exposes comment about your financial situation.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
His family declined to comment as they left the inquest.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The single mum refused to comment last night.
The Sun (2017)
The health ministry was not available for comment.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Women have a tough enough time getting their voices heard and my insensitive comment only made matters worse.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The public have five weeks to make their views known, and anyone who commented on the original application will be notified.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Her comment really hurt and I cried for hours.
The Sun (2016)
He is keen to point out, though, that the positive comments usually outweigh the criticism.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
One government source said:'Those comments could have come out when she was there.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
His conference comments were an astonishing attack on soldiers and their families who have pleaded for more.
The Sun (2009)
Was there a representative from the ministry available for comment?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
What really stings is the comment about you being incredibly dull.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There will be no public comment from the family during this difficult time.
The Sun (2014)
We will consider and reflect upon the situation before commenting further.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They always comment on my height which sometimes leaves my friends green with envy.
The Sun (2013)
Do you have any comment or explanation for this?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The club refused to comment last night.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The internet allows anyone to comment on anything from hotels to restaurants.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There will be no further comment on this matter.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Some degree of interpretation of their comments is usually necessary.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
News and comment on the legal sector timesonline.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
What chance of considered comment and opinion when the laptop was shut before the outcome was decided?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Their comments are really aimed at religious people.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
These airlines were not available for comment.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It said many operations were no longer viable but made no comment about redundancies.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Last night there was no comment from his family as he finally hit rock bottom.
The Sun (2008)
We do not comment on specific situations.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There will always be comments and banter.
The Sun (2014)
She could not be reached for comment last night.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Has anyone commented on the age difference?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Site after site of gossip and comment so vile as to make you wonder about the sanity of the people who wrote it.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
I see more of my role as being a critical friend and commenting on government policy.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The m. s. was brought to me last summer by an intermediary without explanation or comment.
The Times Literary Supplement (2012)
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comment
British English: comment /ˈkɒmɛnt/ NOUN
A comment is something that you say which expresses your opinion of something or which gives an explanation of it.
He made his comments at a news conference.
American English: comment
Arabic: تَعْلِيق
Brazilian Portuguese: comentário
Chinese: 注释
Croatian: opaska
Czech: poznámka
Danish: kommentar
Dutch: opmerking
European Spanish: comentario observación
Finnish: kommentti
French: commentaire
German: Kommentar
Greek: σχόλιο
Italian: commento
Japanese: 論評
Korean: 논평
Norwegian: kommentar
Polish: komentarz
European Portuguese: comentário
Romanian: comentariu
Russian: комментарий
Latin American Spanish: comentario
Swedish: kommentar
Thai: ข้อคิดเห็น
Turkish: yorum
Ukrainian: коментар
Vietnamese: lời bình luận
British English: comment /ˈkɒmɛnt/ VERB
If you commenton something, you give your opinion about it or you give an explanation for it.
The police refuse to comment on whether anyone has been arrested.
(s) (= reflection) (on situation, development etc) 写(寫)照 (xiězhào)
vi
to comment (on sth)(对(對)某事)发(發)表意见(見) ((duì mǒushì) fābiǎo yìjiàn)
"no comment""无(無)可奉告" ("wú kě fèng gào")
to comment that ... 评(評)论(論) ... (pínglùn ... )
comment on 或 make a comment about 某个情形，即对该情形发表意见。 Mr Cook has not commented on these reports ... I was wondering whether you had any comments.mention 某事，表示简要地提及未谈到的话题。 He mentioned that he might go to New York.remark on 或 make a remark about 某事，表示把你的想法或所见到的事情说出来，通常是以一种比较随意的方式。 Visitors have remarked on how well the children look ... General Smith's remarks about the conflict.
All related terms of 'comment'
"no comment"
"无(無)可奉告" "wú kě fèng gào"
to comment that ...
评(評)论(論) ... pínglùn ...
to pass without comment
默许(許) mòxǔ
to be unavailable for comment
无(無)法发(發)表评(評)论(論) wúfǎ fābiǎo pínglùn
he is not available for comment
他现(現)在无(無)法发(發)表意见(見) tā xiànzài wúfǎ fābiǎo yìjiàn
it would be inappropriate to comment
进(進)行评(評)论(論)将(將)是不恰当(當)的 jìnxíng pínglùn jiāng shì bù qiàdàng de
to comment (on sth)
(对(對)某事)发(發)表意见(見) (duì mǒushì) fābiǎo yìjiàn
1 (verb)
Definition
to remark or express an opinion
Stuart commented that this was very true.
Synonyms
remark
I remarked that I would go shopping that afternoon.
say
She said she was very impressed.
note
The report noted a sharp drop in new cases.
mention
point out
observe
`I like your hair that way,' he observed.
utter
opine
interpose
animadvert
2 (verb)
So far Mr Aziz has not commented on these reports.
Synonyms
remark on
explain
He explained the process to us in simple terms.
talk about
discuss
They met today to discuss how to respond to the ultimatum.
speak about
say something about
allude to
She sometimes alluded to a feeling that she was to blame.
elucidate
He refused to elucidate the reasons for his decision.
make a comment on
1 (noun)
Definition
a remark, criticism, or observation
He made these comments at a news conference.
Synonyms
remark
She has made outspoken remarks on the issue.
statement
observation
Is that a criticism or just an observation?
animadversion
2 (noun)
Definition
a note explaining or criticizing a passage in a text
He had added a few comments in the margin.
Synonyms
note
See note 16 on page 223.
criticism
Her work includes novels, poetry and literary criticism.
explanation
his lucid explanation of the mysteries of cricket
illustration
These figures are an illustration of the country's dynamism.
commentary
The review includes a textual commentary.
exposition
Her speech was an exposition of her beliefs in freedom and justice.
annotation
He supplied annotations to 15,000 musical works.
elucidation
a work devoted to the elucidation of James Joyce's greatest novel
3 (noun)
Definition
talk or gossip
There's been a lot of comment lately on miscarriages of justice.
Synonyms
discussion
There was a discussion about the wording of the report.
talk
I think it's time we had a talk.
debate
There has been a lot of debate about this point.
discourse
a tradition of political discourse
deliberation
The outcome of the deliberations was inconclusive.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of allude to
She sometimes alluded to a feeling that she was to blame.