comment

5 definitions • 13 examples

something that you say or write that expresses your opinion:

comment on I don't want any comments on my new haircut, thank you!

comment about Garry made a derogatory comment about one of his teachers.

make a comment He made negative comments to the press.

fair comment I suppose his criticism was fair comment (= a reasonable opinion).

no comment She was asked about the pay increase but made no comment (= did not give an opinion).

used to say that you do not want to answer someone's question:

His publicist replied with a firm "No comment".

to make a comment:

comment on My mum always comments on what I'm wearing.

[ + that ] He commented that the two essays were rather similar.

refuse to comment The official refused to comment on the matter.

decline to comment The chief executive declined to comment on Khan's allegation.

to express an opinion:

The lawyer won’t comment publicly on the case.

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).