Remarked
/rɪˈmɑːrkt/
Definitions
To say something in order to express an opinion or to give information.
/rɪˈmɑːrk/
To say something as a comment or observation.
He remarked that the movie was very long.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're chatting with a friend, and you notice something interesting – you *remark* on it! For example, you might remark, "Wow, that's a cool car!" or "That cake looks delicious!"
👶 For kids: To say something about something.
More Examples
She remarked on how quiet the library was.
The teacher remarked that the student's essay was well-written.
He remarked, "That's an interesting point."
How It's Used
"She remarked on the beauty of the sunset."
"The author remarked that the findings were inconclusive."
Idioms & expressions
make a remark
To say something; to make a comment or observation.
"He made a rather sarcastic remark about her singing."
without remark
Without comment or discussion; silently.
"She accepted the offer without remark."
From Middle English *remarken*, from Old French *remarquier* (to notice, observe), from *re-* (again) + *marquier* (to mark).
The word 'remark' has been used since the 14th century, originally referring to marking or noting something. The meaning expanded to include expressing an opinion or observation.
Memory tip
Think of adding a "mark" or a point to a conversation; you are making a remark.
Word Origin
"to mark again"