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 foundation said it was "unable to comment on the charges, which relate to the duke's personal conduct and private life, and which are subject to live, criminal proceedings".

From BBC

With the yen still undervalued, Ueda’s comments about a potential rate hike were creating a desire by some investors to rebuild long positions in Japan’s currency, according to Tenengauzer.

From MarketWatch

Neither representatives for Bryan nor Cartwright immediately responded to The Times’ requests for comment on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times

The White House didn’t respond on Monday to MarketWatch’s request for comment.

From MarketWatch

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