remark

UK /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ US /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/
verb 6noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

An act of pointing out or noticing; notice or observation.

It is worth remark that the Japanese railways are among the busiest in the world; moreover, their traffic is growing.

2

An expression, in speech or writing, of something remarked or noticed; a mention of something

make a remark

pass a remark

3

A casual observation, comment, or statement

He remembers something Pete Huntley said at lunch, just a remark in passing, and the answer comes to him.

4

Alternative form of remarque.

verb

1

To pay heed to; notice; to take notice of, to perceive.

I remarked a certain twang in his southern pronunciation.

'Did you ever remark that door?' he asked; and when his companion had replied in the affirmative, 'It is connected in my mind,' added he, 'with a very odd story.'

2

To pass comment on (something); to indicate, point out.

[S]he resolved to […] enter into conversation with her, by remarking the warmth of the room and the length of the dance.

3

To mark (someone or something) out; to distinguish, to make notable.

His manacles remark him; there he sits.

4

To express in words or writing; to state, as an observation.

He remarked that it was getting late.

Thou art a man remark't to taſt a miſchiefe, / Looke for't; though it come late, it vvill come ſure.

5

To make a remark or remarks on, to comment on (something).

noun

1

Alternative spelling of re-mark.

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