Synonyms for

Commenting

Verb / ˈkɑ:mentɪŋ / Another word for commenting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of expressing an opinion or reaction to something.

Synonyms & similar words

annotate remark notice pointout comment gloss remark observe note state mention declare announce pronounce assert affirm avow aver opine think believe imply suggest hint insinuate interpose

Synonyms by register

Formal

annotating observing remarking noting

Informal

chiming in weighing in piping up adding in

Literary

musing reflecting expounding

Antonyms

silence ignoring disregarding omitting unremarking uncommenting

Common collocations

  • commenting on
  • commenting about
  • commenting extensively
  • commenting briefly
  • commenting publicly
  • commenting privately
  • commenting online

Word family

noun comment
verb comment
adjective commentarial
adverb commentatively

Usage note

The verb 'comment' is often followed by the prepositions 'on' or 'about'. While 'commenting' is the present participle, it's frequently used in contexts describing the act of providing an opinion or explanation.

Example sentences

  1. I am commenting on my friend's drawing.
  2. The teacher is commenting on my essay.
  3. I am commenting on the weather.
  4. My mom is commenting on my outfit.
  5. I am commenting on my favorite book.

Quotes

  • "The art of communication is the language of leadership." - James Humes
  • "A single conversation across the table with a wise person is worth a month's study of books." - Chinese Proverb
  • "It's not what you say out of your mouth that determines your life, it's what you whisper to yourself that has the most power!" - Robert T. Kiyosaki

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