Definition of remark
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Examples of remark in a Sentence
I was offended by his remark.
I've heard many disparaging remarks about him.
an author known for making witty remarks
The incident passed without remark.
Origin and Etymology of remark
French remarque, from Middle French, from remarquer to remark, from re- re- + marquer to mark — more at marque
First Known Use: 1656
remark
Definition of remark
Examples of remark in a Sentence
“It's so hot today,” she remarked.
her date awkwardly remarked on the attractiveness of the background music in the restaurant
1581
First Known Use of remark
1581
REMARK Defined for English Language Learners
remark
playDefinition of remark for English Language Learners
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: something that someone says or writes to express an opinion or idea
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: the act of noticing or making a comment about something
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remarks : a short speech or a part of a speech
remark
Definition of remark for English Language Learners
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: to make a statement about someone or something : to make a remark
REMARK Defined for Kids
Definition of remark for Students
1 : a brief comment He made a rude remark.
2 remarks pl : a short speech
Definition of remark for Students
remarked
;remarking
: to make a comment : express as an observation “We've met before,” I remarked.
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