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Remarked: meaning, definitions and examples

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remarked

 

[ rɪˈmɑːrkd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

speech or writing

The word 'remarked' refers to the act of saying something in a casual or informal way, often used to indicate that someone has made a comment or observation about a particular issue or subject. It can also imply a level of attention or importance attached to the observation being made.

Synonyms

commented, mentioned, noted, observed

Examples of usage

  • She remarked that the weather was unusually warm for October.
  • During the meeting, he remarked on the progress of the project.
  • The teacher remarked on the student's improvement in math.
  • He remarked casually about the changes in the neighborhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "remarked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 observado

🇮🇳 टिप्पणी की

🇩🇪 bemerkte

🇮🇩 mengamati

🇺🇦 зауважив

🇵🇱 zauważone

🇯🇵 言及した

🇫🇷 remarqué

🇪🇸 observado

🇹🇷 belirlenen

🇰🇷 언급된

🇸🇦 تم الإشارة إليه

🇨🇿 poznamenal

🇸🇰 poznamenal

🇨🇳 提到的

🇸🇮 opazil

🇮🇸 kommentað

🇰🇿 байқаған

🇬🇪 შენიშნა

🇦🇿 qeyd etdi

🇲🇽 observado

Etymology

The word 'remarked' is derived from the verb 'remark', which originated from the Middle English 'remarke', influenced by the Old French 'remarquer'. The prefix 're-' signifies 'again' or 'back', while 'marquer' in French means 'to mark'. The fusion of these elements brought about the sense of marking or noting something again, ultimately evolving into the modern English term. The first known usage dates back to the late 14th century, associated with the idea of making a noteworthy comment or observation. Over time, 'remark' has been widely used in various contexts to convey personal thoughts or insights, typically in a conversational tone.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,152, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.