I. rə̇ˈmärk, rēˈ-, -mȧk verb
Etymology: French remarquer, from Middle French, from re- + marquer to mark — more at marque
transitive verb
1. obsolete
a. : to mark in a notable manner : distinguish clearly
his manacles remark him; there he sits — John Milton
b. : to direct attention to : point out
2. : to take notice of : observe , perceive , note
a passerby would have remarked an elderly shopkeeper bent apparently on a day in the country — John Buchan
remarked no stiffness in her speech, but thought she spoke in music — William Black
3. : to express as an observation or comment in speech or writing : state , say — usually used with a direct or indirect quotation
“Nice day!” he remarked
a metropolitan newspaper remarked that no one today hopes for progress — Robert Bierstedt
intransitive verb
: to make an observation or comment — used with on or upon
remarked on the prosperous look of the countryside
Synonyms: see see
II. noun
Etymology: French remarque, from Middle French, from remarquer to remark
1. obsolete : the quality or state of deserving special consideration : importance
2. : the act of remarking : notice , observation
3.
a. : the expression in speech or writing of something remarked or noticed : the mention of that which deserves attention or notice
worthy of special remark in a social history — G.M.Trevelyan
b. : a casual expression of an opinion or judgment
began to pass remarks at the new guy — Harvey Granite
4. obsolete
a. : a notable sign or characteristic : an indicative mark
b. : token , indication
c. : something noteworthy