a remark, observation, or criticism

a comment about the weather.

gossip; talk

His frequent absences gave rise to comment.

a criticism or interpretation, often by implication or suggestion

The play is a comment on modern society.

a note in explanation, expansion, or criticism of a passage in a book, article, or the like; annotation.

explanatory or critical matter added to a text.

Also called rheme. Linguistics . the part of a sentence that communicates new information about the topic. Compare topic ( def. 4 ) .

to make remarks, observations, or criticisms

He refused to comment on the decision of the court.

to write explanatory or critical notes upon a text.

to make comments or remarks on; furnish with comments; annotate.

noun

quiet , silence

verb

keep quiet , refrain

noun

animadversion , annotation , backtalk * , buzz * , comeback * , commentary , crack * , criticism , dictum , discussion , editorial , elucidation , exposition , footnote , gloss , hearsay , illustration , input , judgment , mention , mouthful , note , obiter , observation , opinion , remark , report , review , two cents’ worth , wisecrack * , exegesis , interpretation , obiter dictum

verb

affirm , animadvert , annotate , assert , bring out , clarify , commentate , conclude , construe , criticize , disclose , elucidate , explain , explicate , expound , express , gloss , illustrate , interject , interpose , interpret , mention , note , notice , observe , opine , pass on , point out , pronounce , reflect , remark , say , state , touch upon , annotation , commentary , descant , discourse , discuss , editorial , notate , opinion , reflection , statement , talk , wisecrack , word