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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A representative for the “Transformers” star did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

Brewdog has been contacted about the investors' concerns but declined to comment further.

From BBC

Meta couldn’t comment on the call for a probe, but said it takes an extremely strong stance against nonconsensual intimate imagery, which it removes when detected.

From The Wall Street Journal

China’s embassy in Washington didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment about the seismic data cited by Yeaw.

From The Wall Street Journal

Spokespeople for SB Energy, Element Six and Sentinel Midstream didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal

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