Remark — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ri-ˈmärk/ re·mark

Meaning & Definition of Remark

Remark (noun)

  1. the act of remarking, notice
  2. an expression of opinion or judgment
  3. mention of that which deserves attention or notice

Remark (verb)

  1. to take notice of, observe
  2. to express as an observation or comment, say
  3. to notice something and comment thereon —used with on or upon

Remark (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a briefly expressed opinion

    "the director made some short remarks about the new museum before officially opening the doors to visitors"

    similar: comment, note, reflection
    related: analysis, commentary, exposition, aside, obiter dictum, annotation, belief, conviction, eye, feeling, judgment, mind, notion, persuasion, sentiment, verdict, view, advice, input

Remark (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a statement of one's opinion

    "her date awkwardly remarked on the attractiveness of the background music in the restaurant"

    similar: allow, comment, editorialize, note, observe, opine, reflect, weigh in
    related: commentate, articulate, express, say, speak, state, talk, tell, utter, verbalize, vocalize, conjecture, daresay, guess, speculate, suppose, surmise

  2. to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes

    "I remarked the change in her hair color but didn't think it would be polite to say anything other than she was looking good"

    similar: behold, catch, descry, discern, distinguish, espy, eye, look (at), note, notice, observe, perceive, regard, see, sight, spot, spy, view, witness, get a load of (slang), lay eyes on, set eyes on
    related: identify, make out, pick out, pick up, attend (to), consider, heed, mark, mind, study, watch, examine, inspect, scan, scrutinize, survey, glance (at), glimpse, peer (at)
    near: disregard, ignore, neglect, overpass, pass over, miss, overlook

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Remark

The most common words with a similar meaning to Remark:

Slang: get a load of
comment, note, reflection, allow, editorialize, observe, opine, reflect, weigh in, behold, catch, descry, discern, distinguish, espy, eye, look (at), notice, perceive, regard, see, sight, spot, spy, view, witness, lay eyes on, set eyes on

Related Words for Remark

analysis, commentary, exposition, aside, obiter dictum, annotation, belief, conviction, feeling, judgment, mind, notion, persuasion, sentiment, verdict, advice, input, commentate, articulate, express, say, speak, state, talk, tell, utter, verbalize, vocalize, conjecture, daresay

Near Antonyms of Remark

disregard, ignore, neglect, overpass, pass over, miss, overlook

Word Forms of Remark

Inflections: remarked, remarking, remarks

Origin & Etymology of Remark

French remarque, from Middle French, from remarquer to remark, from re- re- + marquer to mark marque

First known use: 1656

Frequently Asked Questions about Remark

What does "Remark" mean?

"Remark" means the act of remarking, notice. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the act of remarking, notice. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Remark"?

Other words for "Remark" include comment, note, reflection, allow, editorialize, observe, opine and reflect. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Remark" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Remark"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Remark". Common alternatives include comment, note, reflection, allow, editorialize, observe, opine, reflect, weigh in and behold.

How do you use "Remark" in a sentence?

Examples of "Remark" in a sentence: "the director made some short remarks about the new museum before officially opening the doors to visitors"; "her date awkwardly remarked on the attractiveness of the background music in the restaurant"; "I remarked the change in her hair color but didn't think it would be polite to say anything other than she was looking good".

Is "Remark" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Remark" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Remark"?

"Remark" is pronounced /ri-ˈmärk/ and divided into syllables as re·mark.

What is the origin of the word "Remark"?

"Remark" comes from French remarque, from Middle French, from remarquer to remark, from re- re- + marquer to mark marque. First known use: 1656.

What is another word for "Remark" meaning "a briefly expressed opinion"?

When "Remark" (noun) means a briefly expressed opinion, synonyms include comment, note and reflection.