B1verblanguage
US/rɪˈmɑːrk/
UK/rɪˈmɑːk/
to say what you think or what you have noticed, usually in a few words
In context
She remarked that the office felt much quieter without the old manager.
Several guests remarked on how delicious the food was.
'You look tired,' my mother remarked as I walked through the door.
Words that go with remark
verb + preposition
- remark onEveryone remarked on how much the children had grown.
adverb + verb
- once remarkedA famous writer once remarked that travel is the best teacher.
- often remarkVisitors often remark on how friendly the local people are.
- casually remarkedHe casually remarked that he was moving to Canada next month.
- famously remarkedEinstein famously remarked that imagination is more important than knowledge.
verb + adverb
- remarked dryly'Nice weather for a picnic,' she remarked dryly as the rain poured down.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He remarked me that the room was cold.Correct: He remarked to me that the room was cold.