Definition of "remark" []

• To express briefly and casually as a comment. (verb-transitive)
• To take notice of; observe. See Synonyms at see1. (verb-transitive)
• To make a comment or observation: remarked on her academic scholarship. (verb-intransitive)
• The act of noticing or observing: a place worthy of remark. (noun)
• A casual or brief expression of opinion; a comment. See Synonyms at comment. (noun)

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• "The remark translates as "If only he could buy a star," referring to the "white star" that indicates a win in sports, and the rumors of match fixing that surround sumo."
• "This remark is attributed to George W. Bush, last night in Alberta, commenting on the memoirs he is writing (or thinking of writing)."
• "Does the listener take offense if the remark is a knee-jerk one?"