REMARK


Meaning of REMARK in English

I. re ‧ mark 1 W3 /rɪˈmɑːk $ -ɑːrk/ BrE AmE noun

[ Word Family: verb : ↑ remark ; noun : ↑ remark ; adverb : ↑ remarkably ; adjective : ↑ remarkable ≠ ↑ unremarkable ]

1 . [countable] something that you say when you express an opinion or say what you have noticed SYN comment :

Unfortunately, a local journalist overheard the remark.

2 . remarks [plural] the things you say in a formal speech

introductory/opening/concluding remarks

the chairman’s introductory remarks

in sb’s remarks

Caldwell, in his remarks, emphasized the need for cooperation.

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COLLOCATIONS

■ verbs

▪ make a remark

I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have made that remark.

▪ ignore a remark

He ignored my remark and carried on working.

▪ address your remarks to somebody (=make your remarks to someone)

He addressed all his remarks to her husband.

▪ mean something by a remark

What did you mean by that remark?

■ adjectives

▪ a casual/throwaway remark (=one that you do not think about carefully)

These days a casual remark can get you into trouble.

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I didn’t mean to upset you – it was just a throwaway remark.

▪ a chance remark (=one that is not planned or intended)

I found out about their relationship from a chance remark Teddy made at dinner.

▪ a personal remark (=a remark about someone’s appearance or behaviour, especially an offensive one)

He kept making personal remarks about Tom.

▪ a racist/sexist remark (=an offensive remark showing racist/sexist attitudes)

The men are accused of making racist remarks to a taxi driver in a dispute over a fare.

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When faced with a sexist remark, women have to either confront the person or ignore it.

▪ a disparaging remark (=one that shows you do not think someone or something is very good)

My aunt always makes disparaging remarks about my appearance.

▪ a rude remark

The children kept interrupting and making rude remarks.

▪ a snide remark (=one that criticizes in an indirect way, especially unfairly)

Will you stop making snide remarks about my mother!

▪ a witty remark (=one that is clever and amusing)

I tried to think of a witty remark to make.

▪ a sarcastic remark (=one that seems to mean the opposite of what you really mean)

She was always making sarcastic remarks about his work.

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THESAURUS

▪ comment something that you say or write in order to give your opinion:

Does anyone have any comments?

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Readers are invited to send in their comments and suggestions.

▪ remark something that you say:

Just ignore them if they start making rude remarks.

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I’m not sure what he meant by that last remark.

▪ point something that someone mentions about a subject in a discussion, argument, article etc:

That’s an interesting point, Steve.

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He raises (=mentions) a number of important points in his paper.

▪ observation a comment in which you say what you think or have noticed about something:

Karl Marx made the observation that history repeats itself first as tragedy, second as farce.

▪ aside a comment made in a low voice, that you intend only certain people to hear:

‘Is that true?’, she whispered in an aside to Don.

▪ quip /kwɪp/ a clever and amusing comment:

She knew she should reply with some light-hearted quip.

▪ dig informal a comment you make to annoy or criticize someone:

I’m tired of her little digs at me.

▪ taunt /tɔːnt $ tɒːnt/ a comment intended to make someone angry or upset:

The fans made racist taunts throughout the game.

II. remark 2 BrE AmE verb [transitive]

[ Word Family: verb : ↑ remark ; noun : ↑ remark ; adverb : ↑ remarkably ; adjective : ↑ remarkable ≠ ↑ unremarkable ]

[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: French ; Origin: remarquer , from marquer 'to mark' ]

to say something, especially about something you have just noticed:

‘This house must be very old,’ he remarked.

remark that

Anderson left the table, remarking that he had some work to do.

remark on/upon

He remarked on the difference in security measures at the two airports.

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THESAURUS

■ to say something

▪ say to tell someone something, using words:

‘I really ought to go,’ she said.

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Lauren said she’d probably be late.

▪ state to say something, especially in a definite or formal way – used in official contexts:

The witness stated that he had never seen the woman before.

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Please state your name and address.

▪ announce to publicly tell people about something:

The chairman announced his resignation.

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The results will be announced tomorrow.

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We will announce the winners next Sunday.

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They were announcing the train times over the loudspeaker system.

▪ declare to say something very firmly:

‘My personal life is none of your business,’ she declared.

▪ mention to talk about someone or something, especially without giving many details:

Did Tom mention anything about what happened at school?

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Your name was mentioned!

▪ express to let someone know your feelings by putting them into words:

Young children often find it difficult to express their emotions.

▪ comment to say what your opinion is about someone or something:

The prime minister was asked to comment on the crisis.

▪ note/remark formal to say that you have noticed that something is true – used especially in formal writing:

We have already noted that most old people live alone.

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Someone once remarked that the problem with computers is that they only give you answers.

▪ add to say something more, after what has already been said:

He added that he thought it could be done fairly cheaply.

▪ point out to mention something that seems particularly important or relevant:

Dr Graham points out that most children show some signs of abnormal behaviour.

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It’s worth pointing out that few people actually die of this disease.

▪ air to talk about your opinions, worries, or the things you disagree about: air your views/grievances/differences :

The programme will give listeners the chance to air their views about immigration.

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Workers were able to air their grievances.

▪ voice to talk publicly about your feelings or about whether you approve or disapprove of something formal : voice concern/support/doubt/fears etc :

The president has already voiced his support for the proposal.

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She voiced concern for the safety of the hostages.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.