utteranceformal or specialized

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something you say or write that expresses an opinion
commentThe MP could not be reached for comment.
remarkHis controversial remarks about race were widely reported.
statementIn a statement released earlier today, the team denied allegations of cheating.
declarationThe sovereign made a formal declaration of war.
observationShe makes some interesting observations about human nature in her book.
commentaryI love that sports announcer's commentary - it's always so funny!
 no comment
C2
used to say that you do not want to answer someone's question: 无可奉告。
His publicist replied with a firm "No comment".
It was just a casual comment, I didn't mean it to be taken so seriously.我只是随便说说而已，不是当真的。
The tutor's comments on my work were very apt and to the point.
Her ridiculous comments provoked an outburst of anger from the boss.
He made some derogatory comment about her appearance.
The Minister was unavailable for comment last night.

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comment
verb[ I or T ]
uk /ˈkɒm.ent/ us /ˈkɑː.ment/
B2
to make a comment: 评论;议论;发表意见
comment onMy mum always comments on what I'm wearing.我妈妈总是对我的穿着指指点点。
[ + that ]He commented that the two essays were rather similar.他评论说两篇文章颇为相似。
refuse to commentThe official refused to comment on the matter.
decline to commentThe chief executive declined to comment on Khan's allegation.

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to say something
sayWhen I say your name, raise your hand.
utterShe barely uttered a word all morning.
they sayThey say the house is haunted.
it is saidIt is said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
stateUnion members stated that they were unhappy with the proposal.
remarkHe remarked that she was looking thin.
The minister has refused to comment on the allegations.部长拒绝对指控作出评论。
I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.我只想就前一位打进电话的人所说的事情谈谈我的看法。
Britain's ambassador in Moscow has refused to comment.
I only commented that she looked tired - I didn't mean to be rude.
Let's watch the film first, and everyone will have an opportunity to comment at the end.

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air
annotate
annotation
annotator
aside
backbite
backbiting
barb
commentary
descant
dog whistle
felicity
innuendo
mention
observation
parting shot
platitude
profundity
sideswipe
zinger

comment | American Dictionary

comment
verb[ I ]
us/ˈkɑm·ent/
to express an opinion:
The lawyer won’t comment publicly on the case.
comment
noun[ C/U ]
us/ˈkɑm·ent/
an opinion or remark:
[ C ]One of his comments had to do with the state taxes.
[ U ]The reporter couldn’t reach any government officials for comment (= to ask for their opinions).

Examples of comment

comment
In such cases, the reason for not including the agency comments will be stated in the report.
Conversely, the auditors should modify their report as necessary if they find the comments valid.
Users could search for comments either overall, for particular rules, or within particular sections of the rules.
The analysis invited comments on these potential impacts.
At that time, written comments on the proposal were requested.
The preamble to the final rule evaluated and responded to the comments received.
In that system, users could file electronic comments.
The preamble to the final rule discusses the comments which were received and the changes which were made to the rule based on such comments.
In some cases, they also provided technical comments to clarify specific points regarding the information presented.
I am extremely grateful to both of them for their continued support and for their critical comments on the manuscript.
What can be commented on is the general evolution.
Each of the five sections of the book is prefaced by cogent editorial comments.
No comments were made about the figures on the cards.
In the case of "there is no police situation," this is a response to the interviewer's comments and acts to negate their claim.
To maintain comparability, we restrict our comments to the speech of females.
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additional comment
Instead, the scale of the actual combined effect was so substantial as to be worth some additionalcomment.
brief comment
On the whole, he succeeds in avoiding major pitfalls, but his book has at least two significant problems that merit a briefcomment.
comment section
These services usually have a rating system or comment section for the amateur artists to receive feedback about their submitted music.
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