comment

com·ment

 (kŏm′ĕnt)

n.

1.

a. A written note intended as an explanation, illustration, or criticism of a passage in a book or other writing; an annotation.

b. A series of annotations or explanations.

2.

a. A statement of fact or opinion, especially a remark that expresses a personal reaction or attitude.

b. An implied conclusion or judgment: a novel that is a comment on contemporary lawlessness.

3. Talk; gossip: a divorce that caused much comment.

4. Computers A string of text in a program that does not function in the program itself but is used by the programmer to explain instructions.

5. Linguistics The part of a sentence that provides new information about the topic. Also called rheme.

v. com·ment·ed, com·ment·ing, com·ments

v.intr.

1. To make a comment; remark.

2. To serve as a judgmental commentary: "Her demise comments on [the Upper East Side's] entire way of life" (Mark Muro).

v.tr.

To make comments on; annotate.

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[Middle English, from Late Latin commentum, interpretation, from Latin, contrivance, from neuter past participle of comminīscī, to devise; see men- in Indo-European roots.]

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comment

(ˈkɒmɛnt)

n

1. a remark, criticism, or observation

2. talk or gossip

3. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a note explaining or criticizing a passage in a text

4. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) explanatory or critical matter added to a text

vb

5. (when: intr, often foll by on; when tr, takes a clause as object) to remark or express an opinion

6. (Literary & Literary Critical Movements) (intr) to write notes explaining or criticizing a text

[C15: from Latin commentum invention, from comminiscī to contrive, related to mens mind]

ˈcommenter n

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com•ment

(ˈkɒm ɛnt)

n.

1. a remark, observation, or criticism: a comment about the weather.

2. gossip; talk: His absence gave rise to comment.

3. a criticism or interpretation, often by implication or suggestion: The play is a comment on modern society.

4. a critical or explanatory annotation to a text or to a passage in a text.

5. Also called rheme. the part of a sentence that communicates new information about the topic.Compare topic (def. 3).

v.i.

6. to make remarks or observations.

7. to write explanatory or critical notes upon a text; elucidate.

v.t.

8. to make comments or remarks on.

9. to furnish with comments; annotate (a text).

Idioms:

no comment, I refuse to speak; I have nothing to say.

[1350–1400; Middle English < Latin commentum device, fabrication (Late Latin: interpretation, commentary), n. use of neuter of commentus, past participle of comminīscī to devise =com- com- + -minīscī; see reminiscent]

com′ment•a•ble, adj.

com′ment•er, n.

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comment

– commentary

1. 'comment'

A comment is something you say that expresses your opinion of something.

People in the town started making rude comments.

It is unnecessary for me to add any comment.

2. 'commentary'

A commentary is a description of an event that is broadcast on radio or television while the event is taking place.

We gathered round the radio to listen to the commentary.

The programme will include live commentary on the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

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comment

– mention – remark

1. 'comment'

If you comment on a situation, or make a comment about it, you give your opinion on it.

Mr Cook has not commented on these reports.

I was wondering whether you had any comments.

2. 'mention'

If you mention something, you say it, but only briefly, especially when you have not talked about it before.

He mentioned that he might go to New York.

3. 'remark'

If you remark on something, or make a remark about it, you say what you think or what you have noticed, often in a casual way.

Visitors remark on how well the children look.

Martin made a rude remark about her t-shirt.

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comment

Past participle: commented
Gerund: commenting

Imperative

comment

comment

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	comment - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account" remark, input ad-lib - remark made spontaneously without prior preparation; "his ad-libs got him in trouble with the politicians" courtesy - a courteous or respectful or considerate remark statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day" gambit, ploy - an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker obiter dictum, passing comment - an incidental remark mention, reference - a remark that calls attention to something or someone; "she made frequent mention of her promotion"; "there was no mention of it"; "the speaker made several references to his wife" observation, reflexion, reflection - a remark expressing careful consideration rib - a teasing remark sally, wisecrack, quip, crack - witty remark gibe, jibe, barb, dig, shaft, slam, shot - an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets" conversation stopper, stopper - a remark to which there is no polite conversational reply banality, cliche, commonplace, platitude, bromide - a trite or obvious remark zinger - a striking or amusing or caustic remark; "he always greeted me with a new zinger"; "she tried to think of some killer of an argument, a real zinger that would disarm all opposition"
	2.	comment - a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material; "he wrote an extended comment on the proposal" commentary statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day" Midrash - (Judaism) an ancient commentary on part of the Hebrew scriptures that is based on Jewish methods of interpretation and attached to the biblical text annotation, notation, note - a comment or instruction (usually added); "his notes were appended at the end of the article"; "he added a short notation to the address on the envelope"
	3.	comment - a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people; "the divorce caused much gossip" scuttlebutt, gossip report, account - the act of informing by verbal report; "he heard reports that they were causing trouble"; "by all accounts they were a happy couple" earful - an outpouring of gossip hearsay, rumor, rumour - gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth grapevine, pipeline, word of mouth - gossip spread by spoken communication; "the news of their affair was spread by word of mouth" malicious gossip, scandal, dirt - disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people talk of the town, talk - idle gossip or rumor; "there has been talk about you lately"
Verb	1.	comment - make or write a comment on; "he commented the paper of his colleague" point out, remark, notice criticise, criticize, pick apart, knock - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free" note, remark, mention, observe - make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing" wisecrack - make a comment, usually ironic kibbitz, kibitz - make unwanted and intrusive comments
	2.	comment - explain or interpret something second-guess - evaluate or criticize with hindsight explain, explicate - make plain and comprehensible; "He explained the laws of physics to his students" disc-jockey, disk-jockey, DJ - comment on music to be played; "He has a job disk-jockeying on the weekend"
	3.	comment - provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases; "He annotated on what his teacher had written" annotate, gloss rede, interpret - give an interpretation or explanation to

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comment

verb

1. remark, say, note, mention, point out, observe, utter, opine, interpose Stuart commented that this was very true.

2. (usually with on) remark on, explain, talk about, discuss, speak about, say something about, allude to, elucidate, make a comment on So far Mr Cook has not commented on these reports.

noun

1. remark, statement, observation He made these comments at a news conference.

2. note, criticism, explanation, illustration, commentary, exposition, annotation, elucidation He had added a few comments in the margin.

3. discussion, talk, debate, discourse, deliberation There's been a lot of comment lately on miscarriages of justice.

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comment

noun

1. Critical explanation or analysis:

annotation, commentary, exegesis, interpretation, note.

2. An expression of fact or opinion:

note, obiter dictum, observation, remark.

verb

To state facts, opinions, or explanations:

note, observe, remark.

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Translations

تَعْلِيقتَعْليق، تَعْقيبيُعَلِّقُ عَلَىيُعَلِّق، يُعَقِّب

poznámkavyjádřit sekomentovat

kommentarkommenterebemærkebemærkning

BemerkungKommentarkommentierensich äußernVermerk

σχολιάζωσχόλιο

comentariocomentar

kommentoidakommentti

commentercommentaireannotationcommentobservation

komentiratiopaska

kommentármegjegyzést fűz

gera athugasemdumsögn

commentarecommentono comment

論評論評する

논평논평하다

daryti pastabąkomentaraskomentatoriuskomentuotipareikšti nuomonę

atsauksmedot atsauksmikomentārskomentēt

commentaarcommentaar geven opopmerking

kommentarkommenteremerknaduttale seg ombemerkning

komentarzskomentować

comentarcomentário

комментироватьпрокомментироватькомментарий

komentarkomentiratipripombapripomniti

kommentarkommentera

แสดงความคิดเห็นข้อคิดเห็น

yorumyorum yapmakyorumlamakdüşüncesöz

bình luậnlời bình luận

评论注释

comment

[ˈkɒment]

A. N (= remark) (written or spoken) → comentario m, observación f; (= gossip) → comentarios mpl
no comment → sin comentarios
to make a comment → hacer un comentario or una observación
she made the comment that → observó que ...
he made no comment → no hizo ningún comentario
to cause comment (= cause gossip) → provocar comentarios

B. VI → hacer observaciones or comentarios, comentar
to comment on [+ text] → comentar, hacer un comentario de; [+ subject] → hacer observaciones or comentarios acerca de; (to the press) → hacer declaraciones sobre

C. VT (in conversation) → observar
to comment that → observar que ...

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comment

[ˈkɒmɛnt]

n

(= remark) → commentaire m
He made no comment → Il n'a fait aucun commentaire.
no comment! → je n'ai rien à dire!

(= reflection) to be a comment on sth → être une réflexion sur qch

vi → faire des remarques, faire des commentaires
I couldn't possibly comment → Je ne peux faire aucun commentaire.
to comment on → faire des remarques sur
to comment (that) ... → faire remarquer que ...

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comment

n (= remark) → Bemerkung f (→ on,about über +acc, → zu); (official) → Kommentar m → (on zu); (no pl: = talk, gossip) → Gerede nt; (= textual or margin note etc) → Anmerkung f; no comment → kein Kommentar!; to make a comment → eine Bemerkung machen, einen Kommentar abgeben

vi → sich äußern (→ on über +acc, → zu), → einen Kommentar abgeben (on zu); need I comment? → Kommentar überflüssig!

vt → bemerken, äußern

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comment

[ˈkɒmɛnt]

1. n (remark, written or spoken) → commento, osservazione f; (critical) → critica
"no comment" → "(non ho) niente da dire"
to cause comment → provocare critiche

2. vi to comment (on) → fare commenti or dichiarazioni (su)

3. vt to comment that → osservare che

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comment

(ˈkoment) noun

(a) spoken or written remark. He made several comments about her untidy appearance. opmerking, aanmerking تَعْليق، تَعْقيب коментар comentário poznámka die Bemerkung kommentar; bemærkning σχόλιοcomentario märkus, märge اظهار؛ گفته kommentti commentaireהערה टीका-टिप्पणी komenta, primjedba, opaska kommentár komentar umsögn commento 批評 의견 pastaba, komentaras komentārs; atsauksme komen opmerkingkommentar, bemerkning, merknad, kritikkuwaga, komentarz تبصره، يا دونه، انتقادى او تشريحى وينا comentário comentariu замечание poznámka pripomba komentar kommentar ข้อคิดเห็น söz, düşünce, yorum 評論 коментар زبانی یا تحریری رائے lời bình 评论

verb

(with on) to make such a remark. He commented on her appearance. opmerk, aanmerk يُعَلِّق، يُعَقِّب коментирам comentar komentovat sich äußern kommentere; bemærke σχολιάζωcomentar märkusi tegema, märkmeid tegema اظهار نظر کردن kommentoida commenter qqch. לְהָעִיר टीका-टिप्पणी करना komentirati magyaráz, megjegyzést fűz vmihez memberi komentar gera athugasemd (við) commentare 批評する 의견을 말하다 pareikšti nuomonę, daryti pastabą komentēt; dot atsauksmi membuat komen commentaar geven kommentere, uttale seg omkomentować خپل نظر وركول comentar a comenta, a discuta делать замечание komentovať pripomniti komentarisati kommentera แสดงความคิดเห็น yorumlamak 評論 коментувати رائے دینا bình luận 评论

ˈcommentary – plural ˈcommentaries – noun

(also running commentary) a series of broadcast comments by a reporter at a ceremony, sports event etc. kommentaar تَعْليق، تَعْقيب репортаж comentário komentář der Kommentar reportage περιγραφή, σχόλιοcomentario, crítica kommentaar, reportaaž تفسیر؛ گزارش selostus commentaireפרשנות आंखो देखा हाल komentar közvetítés ulasan lÿsing commentario 実況解説 해설 reportažas, komentaras komentārs ulasan reportagereportasje; øyeblikksreportasjesprawozdanie, komentarz يولړتبصرې comentárioкомментарий komentár reportaža prenos uz komentare kommentar คำวิจารณ์ naklen yayın 實況轉播 коментар, репортаж تبصرہ ، اظہار رائے sự tường thuật 实况报道

ˈcommentate (-teit) verb

to give a commentary. Who is commentating on the football match? uitsaai, kommentaar lewer op يُقَدِّمُ تَعْليقا правя коментар comentar komentovat kommentieren lave en reportage; kommentere περιγράφωcomentar kommenteerima تفسیر کردن selostaa commenter לְשָדֵר בְּלִווי פָּרשָנוּת आंखो देखा हाल बताना komentirati közvetít mengomentari lÿsa commentare, fare la radiocronaca/telecronaca 解説する 해설하다 komentuoti komentēt mengulas verslaggeven referere, gi en reportasje om, kommenterekomentować تبصره کول comentar a comenta комментировать komentovať komentirati komentarisati kommentera ออกความเห็น naklen anlatmak 講評 коментувати تبصرہ کرنا tường thuật 注释，评述

ˈcommentator noun

kommentator مُعلّق، مُعقّب коментатор comentador komentátor, reportér der Kommentator kommentator σχολιαστήςcomentarista kommentaator مفسر selostaja commentateur/-trice פרשן भाष्यकार komentator kommentátor; helyszíni közvetítő komentator útskÿrandi; fréttaskÿrandi commentatore, commentatrice; radiocronista; telecronista 解説者 해설자 komentatorius komentators pengulas verslaggeverkommentator, programleder, referent sprawozdawca مبصر (مفسر) هغه څوك چه په ور ځنيوواقعاتو په راډيو يا ورځپاڼو كى تبصره كوى comentador comentator комментатор komentátor, -ka komentator komentator kommentator ผู้แสดงความเห็น spiker; yorumcu 講評員 коментатор تبصرہ کرنے والا bình luận viên 评论员

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comment

→ تَعْلِيق, يُعَلِّقُ عَلَى poznámka, vyjádřit se kommentar, kommentere bemerken, Kommentar σχολιάζω, σχόλιο comentar, comentario kommentoida, kommentti commentaire, commenter komentirati, opaska commentare, commento 論評, 論評する 논평, 논평하다 commentaar geven op, opmerking kommentar, kommentere komentarz, skomentować comentar, comentário комментарий, комментировать kommentar, kommentera แสดงความคิดเห็น, ข้อคิดเห็น yorum, yorum yapmak bình luận, lời bình luận 注释, 评论

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comment

n. comentario;

v. comentar; hacer un comentario.

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