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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I asked Warsh via the Hoover Institution to comment on the criticisms he’s received and got a cordial demurral from a Hoover representative.

From Los Angeles Times

The UK National Screening Committee has been approached for comment.

From BBC

Harvard didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal

ICE didn’t respond to a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal

X didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal

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