comment
Translation
to comment, to remark, to express an opinion
Examples
He refused to comment on the situation.
He refused to comment on the situation.
She commented that the weather was lovely.
She commented that the weather was lovely.
Grammar Patterns
((on sth.)) to express an opinion about (sth.) He refused to comment on the situation.
((that ...)) to say (that ...) She commented that the weather was lovely.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remark, observe, state, mention
Etymology
From Latin 'commentari' (to consider, interpret), from 'com-' (intensive prefix) + 'mens' (mind).
Memory Tips
When you use your 'mind' ('mens' in Latin) to think about something and then speak, you 'comment'.