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re·mark
(rĭ-märk′)v. re·marked, re·mark·ing, re·marks
v.tr.
1. To express briefly or casually as a comment: She remarked that he danced very well.
2. To take notice of something; observe: "She climbed the stone steps quickly, remarking the queer look of her blue silk skirt and blue shoes upon the stone" (Virginia Woolf). See Synonyms at see1.
v.intr.
To make a comment or observation: The dean remarked on her fine scholarship.
n.
1. The act of noticing or observing: a place worthy of remark.
2. A brief or casual expression of opinion; a comment: He made several remarks about the rainy weather.
[Alteration (influenced by mark) of French remarquer : Old French re-, re- + Old French marquer, to mark (ultimately from merc, sign, from Old Norse merki, mark; see merg- in Indo-European roots).]
re·mark′er n.
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remark
(rɪˈmɑːk)vb
1. (when: intr, often foll by on or upon; when tr, may take a clause as object) to pass a casual comment (about); reflect in informal speech or writing
2. (tr; may take a clause as object) to perceive; observe; notice
n
3. a brief casually expressed thought or opinion; observation
4. notice, comment, or observation: the event passed without remark.
5. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) engraving a variant spelling of remarque
[C17: from Old French remarquer to observe, from re- + marquer to note, mark1]
reˈmarker n
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re•mark
(rɪˈmɑrk)v.t.
1. to say casually, as in making a comment.
2. to note; perceive; observe.
v.i. 3. to make a remark or observation (usu. fol. by on or upon).
n. 4. notice, comment, or mention: an act worthy of remark.
5. a casual or brief expression of thought or opinion.
[1625–35; (v.) < French remarquer, Middle French, =re- re- + marquer to mark1; (n.) < French remarque, derivative of remarquer]
re•mark′er, n.
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remark
- From an intensified French word marquer, "observe, notice," i.e. "making a verbal observation."See also related terms for notice.
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comment
– mention – remark1. 'comment'
If you comment on a situation, or make a comment about it, you give your opinion on it.
Mr Cook has not commented on these reports.
I was wondering whether you had any comments.
2. 'mention'
If you mention something, you say it, but only briefly, especially when you have not talked about it before.
He mentioned that he might go to New York.
3. 'remark'
If you remark on something, or make a remark about it, you say what you think or what you have noticed, often in a casual way.
Visitors remark on how well the children look.
Martin made a rude remark about her t-shirt.
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remark
Past participle: remarked
Gerund: remarking
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| Noun | 1. |  remark - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account"ad-lib - remark made spontaneously without prior preparation; "his ad-libs got him in trouble with the politicians" courtesy - a courteous or respectful or considerate remark statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day" obiter dictum, passing comment - an incidental remark mention, reference - a remark that calls attention to something or someone; "she made frequent mention of her promotion"; "there was no mention of it"; "the speaker made several references to his wife" rib - a teasing remark gibe, jibe, barb, dig, shaft, slam, shot - an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets" conversation stopper, stopper - a remark to which there is no polite conversational reply zinger - a striking or amusing or caustic remark; "he always greeted me with a new zinger"; "she tried to think of some killer of an argument, a real zinger that would disarm all opposition" |
| 2. | remark - explicit notice; "it passed without remark" notice, observance, observation - the act of noticing or paying attention; "he escaped the notice of the police" | |
| Verb | 1. | remark - make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing" |
| 2. | remark - make or write a comment on; "he commented the paper of his colleague" criticise, criticize, pick apart, knock - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free" note, remark, mention, observe - make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing" wisecrack - make a comment, usually ironic |
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remark
verb
noun
1. comment, observation, reflection, statement, thought, word, opinion, declaration, assertion, utterance She has made outspoken remarks on the issue.
2. notice, thought, comment, attention, regard, mention, recognition, consideration, observation, heed, acknowledgment He had never found the situation worthy of remark.
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remark
verbnoun
1. The act of noting, observing, or taking into account:
2. An expression of fact or opinion:
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Translations
مُلَاحَظَةمُلاحَظَهيُبْدي مُلاحَظَةً
poznámkadělat poznámkypoznamenat
bemærkningbemærke
huomautus
opaska
segja, hafa orî áummæli, athugasemd
意見
소견
atzīmētievērotpiebildepiebilstpiezīme
pripombapripomniti
kommentera
การให้ข้อคิดเห็น
lời bình luận
remark
[rɪˈmɑːk]A. N
1. (= comment) → comentario m, observación f
to let sth pass without remark → dejar pasar algo sin (hacer) comentario
after some introductory remarks → tras unos comentarios introductorios
to make a remark → hacer un comentario or una observación
she made the remark that → observó que
to make or pass remarks about sb (usu pej) → hacer comentarios sobre algn
see also personal A4
to let sth pass without remark → dejar pasar algo sin (hacer) comentario
after some introductory remarks → tras unos comentarios introductorios
to make a remark → hacer un comentario or una observación
she made the remark that → observó que
to make or pass remarks about sb (usu pej) → hacer comentarios sobre algn
see also personal A4
B. VT
C. VI (= comment) to remark on sth → hacer observaciones sobre algo
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remark
[rɪˈmɑːrk]Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
remark
n
(= comment) → Bemerkung f; I have a few/no remarks to make on that subject → ich habe einiges/nichts zu diesem Thema zu sagen; to make or pass unkind remarks about somebody/something → abfällige Bemerkungen über jdn/etw machen; remarks were made or passed about our absence → man redete über unsere Abwesenheit
vt
(= say) → bemerken
(old, liter, = notice) → bemerken, wahrnehmen
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remark
(rəˈmaːk) noun a comment; something said. The chairman made a few remarks, then introduced the speaker.
verb to say; to comment. `She's a good-looking girl,' he remarked; He remarked that she was good-looking; He remarked on her good looks.
reˈmarkable adjective unusual; worth mentioning; extraordinary. What a remarkable coincidence!; He really is a remarkable man; It is quite remarkable how alike the two children are.
reˈmarkably adverbTheir replies were remarkably similar.
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remark
→ مُلَاحَظَة poznámka bemærkning Bemerkung παρατήρηση comentario huomautus remarque opaska osservazione 意見 소견 opmerking bemerkning uwaga comentário замечание kommentera การให้ข้อคิดเห็น görüş lời bình luận 评论Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
remark
n. observación, nota, advertencia;
v. observar, indicar, advertir.
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