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

STRONGEST

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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A regular comment from players and coaches would be: "It is all right - he is just having a little sleep."

From BBC

With that in mind, management’s comments relating to the activist investor’s demands are likely to be crucial for investors.

From Barron's

White House officials have not commented on the specific identity of the prospective Iranian leader.

From Los Angeles Times

Pike did not respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

The Chinese embassy in Mali has not responded to the BBC's request for comment.

From BBC