Remark: meaning, definitions and examples

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remark

[ rɪˈmɑːk ]

^{Context #1}

in conversation

a written or spoken comment expressing an opinion or reaction

Synonyms

comment, observation, statement

Examples of usage

I would like to make a remark about the new policy.
Her remarks were well received at the meeting.

^{Context #2}

formal setting

to mention or comment on something

Synonyms

comment, note, observe

Examples of usage

He remarked on the beautiful weather during the ceremony.
She remarked that she had never seen such a sight before.

Translations

Translations of the word "remark" in other languages:

🇵🇹 observação

🇮🇳 टिप्पणी

🇩🇪 Bemerkung

🇮🇩 catatan

🇺🇦 зауваження

🇵🇱 uwaga

🇯🇵 注釈 (ちゅうしゃく)

🇫🇷 remarque

🇪🇸 observación

🇹🇷 açıklama

🇰🇷 주석 (주석)

🇸🇦 ملاحظة

🇨🇿 poznámka

🇸🇰 poznámka

🇨🇳 备注 (bèizhù)

🇸🇮 opomba

🇮🇸 athugasemd

🇰🇿 ескерту

🇬🇪 შენიშვნა

🇦🇿 qeyd

🇲🇽 observación

Word origin

The word 'remark' originated from Middle French 'remerquer' which means 'to observe'. Over time, it evolved into the English word 'remark' with a similar meaning of commenting or mentioning something. The use of 'remark' in English dates back to the 17th century.