remark

noun

/rɪˈmɑːk/

/rɪˈmɑːrk/

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[countable] something that you say or write which expresses an opinion, a thought, etc. about somebody/something synonym comment
- to make a remark
- remark by somebody The controversy intensified following remarks by the President of the European Commission.
- What exactly did you mean by that last remark?
- He made a number of rude remarks about the food.
- He made his opening remarks to the assembled press.
- I'm ready to apologize for my immature remarks.
Synonyms statement
statement
- comment
- announcement
- remark
- declaration
- observation
These are all words for something that you say or write, especially something that gives information or an opinion.
- statement something that you say or write that gives information or an opinion, often in a formal way:
  A government spokesperson made a statement to the press.
- comment something that you say or write that gives an opinion on something or is a response to a question about a particular situation:
  She made helpful comments on my work.
- announcement a spoken or written statement that informs people about something:
  the announcement of a peace agreement
- remark something that you say or write that gives an opinion or thought about somebody/something:
  He made a number of rude remarks about the food.
- declaration (rather formal) an official or formal statement, especially one that states an intention, belief or feeling, or that gives information:
  the declaration of war
- observation (rather formal) a comment, especially one based on something you have seen, heard or read:
  He began by making a few general observations about the report.
comment, remark or observation?A comment can be official or private. A remark can be made in public or private but is always unofficial and the speaker may not have considered it carefully. An observation is unofficial but is usually more considered than a remark.Patterns
- a(n) statement/comment/announcement/remark/declaration/observation about something
- a(n) statement/comment/observation on something
- a(n) public/official statement/comment/announcement/declaration
- to make a(n) statement/comment/announcement/remark/declaration/observation
- to issue a(n) statement/announcement/declaration
Extra Examples
- He began his remarks with a prayer.
- He had a set of prepared remarks.
- He made a few factual errors in his remarks on Rembrandt.
- He made some snide remarks about his opponent's skill.
- He was expelled from the party for failing to withdraw his controversial remarks.
- He's always making witty remarks.
- Her remarks suggest that the negotiations may be successful.
- How dare you make personal remarks!
- I agreed with most of what he said at the beginning of the speech but not with his closing remarks.
- I gave my remarks at the benefit.
- I just ignored her last remark.
- I must preface my remarks with a confession.
- I shall keep my remarks on the subject brief.
- Please don't interpret my remarks as support for the current system.
- Racist or sexist remarks are never acceptable in the workplace.
- She made a disparaging remark about men.
- She was just about to add some sarcastic remark when her phone rang.
- The General's remarks do not reflect the view of the government.
- The Pope delivered his remarks before boarding his plane.
- The President concluded his remarks by thanking everyone who had helped.
- The White House said it took such remarks very seriously.
- The remark provoked an angry response from the crowd.
- The remark was directed at him.
- There is no room for jokes and smart remarks.
- These remarks apply equally to doctors.
- Who were those rude remarks addressed to?
- a conflict that comes about through someone's offhand remark or careless mistake
- remarks by officials
- the sad consequences of one careless remark
- a casual remark that led to a major discovery
- With that, he concluded his remarks on the subject.
- a casual remark to his father
- I wasn't prepared for catty remarks from other dancers.
Topics Opinion and argumentb2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- brief
- passing
- occasional
- …
verb + remark
- deliver
- give
- make
- …
remark + verb
- apply to somebody/something
- be directed at/to somebody
- suggest something
- …
preposition
- in a/the remark
- remark about
- remark concerning
- …
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[uncountable] (old-fashioned or formal) the quality of being important or interesting enough to be noticed synonym note
- The exhibition contains nothing that is worthy of remark.

Word Originlate 16th cent. (in sense (2)): from French remarquer ‘note again’, from re- (expressing intensive force) + marquer ‘to mark, note’.

remark

verb

/rɪˈmɑːk/

/rɪˈmɑːrk/

[intransitive, transitive]

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they remark	/rɪˈmɑːk/ /rɪˈmɑːrk/
he / she / it remarks	/rɪˈmɑːks/ /rɪˈmɑːrks/
past simple remarked	/rɪˈmɑːkt/ /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past participle remarked	/rɪˈmɑːkt/ /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
-ing form remarking	/rɪˈmɑːkɪŋ/ /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/

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to say or write a comment about something/somebody synonym comment
- Sport, George Orwell once remarked, is like war.
- remark on/upon somebody/something The judges remarked on the high standard of entries for the competition.
- remark how She remarked how tired I was looking.
- remark + speech ‘It's much colder than yesterday,’ he remarked casually.
- remark to somebody + speech 'That's an excellent idea,' she remarked to her companion.
- remark that… Critics remarked that the play was not original.
- remark to somebody that… He was heard to remark to his wife that the behaviour of some of the guests was appalling.
- be remarked on The similarities between the two have often been remarked on.
Synonyms comment
comment
- note
- remark
- observe
These words all mean to say or write a fact or opinion.
- comment to express an opinion or give facts about something:
  He refused to comment until after the trial.
- note (rather formal) to mention something because it is important or interesting:
  He noted in passing that the company’s record on safety issues was not good.
- remark to say or write what you have noticed about a situation:
  Critics remarked that the play was not original.
- observe (formal) to say or write what you have noticed about a situation:
  She observed that it was getting late.
comment, remark or observe?If you comment on something you say something about it; if you remark on something or observe something, you say something about it that you have noticed: there is often not much difference between the three. However, while you can refuse to comment (without on), you cannot ‘refuse to remark’ or ‘refuse to observe’ (without on): He refused to remark/observe until after the trial. Patterns
- to comment/note/remark/observe that…
- to comment on/note/remark/observe how…
- to comment/remark on something
- to comment/remark/observe to somebody
- ‘It’s long,’ he commented/noted/remarked/observed.
Extra Examples
- He remarked to Jane that he had not heard from Sally for a long time.
- Several people remarked on her outfit.
- She remarked casually that she was changing her job.
Topics Opinion and argumentb2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- casually
- pointedly
- lightly
- …
verb + remark
- be heard to
preposition
- on
- upon
- to
- …
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Word Originlate 16th cent. (in sense (2)): from French remarquer ‘note again’, from re- (expressing intensive force) + marquer ‘to mark, note’.