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comment

[kom-ent] / ˈkɒm ɛnt /
NOUN
statement of opinion; explanation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commentary criticism discussion judgment mention note observation opinion remark report review
STRONG
animadversion annotation backtalk buzz comeback crack dictum editorial elucidation exposition footnote gloss hearsay illustration input mouthful wisecrack
WEAK
obiter two cents' worth
Antonyms
STRONGEST
silence
VERB
make statement of opinion, explanation
Synonyms
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assert clarify conclude criticize disclose explain expound express mention note notice observe point out reflect say
STRONG
affirm animadvert annotate commentate construe elucidate explicate gloss illustrate interject interpose interpret opine pronounce remark state
WEAK
bring out pass on touch upon
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confuse miss
STRONG
mystify obscure
WEAK
keep quiet refrain

Example Sentences

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The U.S. attorney’s office in L.A. also declined to comment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Welsh government said it would be "inappropriate to comment further at this time".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Moroccan authorities meanwhile made no comment and "preferred not to get involved in this football affair" following the CAF decision, Daouda said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Ipidea didn’t respond to requests for comment for this article.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Jack and Phillip both looked at her, trying subtly to make the point that maybe such a comment wasn’t the most appropriate reaction for such a significant moment, but she steadily ignored their questioning glances.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.