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re·mark I. \rə̇ˈmärk, rēˈ-, -mȧk\ verb Etymology: French remarquer, from Middle French, from re- + marquer to mark — more at marque transitive verb 1. obsolete a. : to mark in a notable manner : distinguish clearly < his manacles remark him; there he sits — John Milton > b. : to direct attention to : point out 2. : to take notice of : observe, perceive, note < a passerby would have remarked an elderly shopkeeper bent apparently on a day in the country — John Buchan > < remarked no stiffness in her speech, but thought she spoke in music — William Black > 3. : to express as an observation or comment in speech or writing : state, say — usually used with a direct or indirect quotation < “Nice day!” he remarked > < a metropolitan newspaper remarked that no one today hopes for progress — Robert Bierstedt > intransitive verb : to make an observation or comment — used with on or upon < remarked on the prosperous look of the countryside > Synonyms: see see II. noun Etymology: French remarque, from Middle French, from remarquer to remark 1. obsolete : the quality or state of deserving special consideration : importance 2. : the act of remarking : notice, observation 3. a. : the expression in speech or writing of something remarked or noticed : the mention of that which deserves attention or notice < worthy of special remark in a social history — G.M.Trevelyan > b. : a casual expression of an opinion or judgment < began to pass remarks at the new guy — Harvey Granite > 4. obsolete a. : a notable sign or characteristic : an indicative mark b. : token, indication c. : something noteworthy |