Comment
Comment (?; 277) , v. i.
[F. commenter, L. commentari to meditate upon, explain, v. intens. of comminisci, commentus, to reflect upon, invent; com- + the root of meminisse to remember, mens mind. See Mind.]
To make remarks, observations, or criticism; especially, to write notes on the works of an author, with a view to illustrate his meaning, or to explain particular passages; to write annotations; -- often followed by on or upon.
A physician to comment on your malady.
Critics... proceed to comment on him.
I must translate and comment.
Comment , v. t.
To comment on.
Comment , n.
[Cf. OF. comment.]
1.
A remark, observation, or criticism; gossip; discourse; talk.
Their lavish comment when her name was named.
2.
A note or observation intended to explain, illustrate, or criticise the meaning of a writing, book, etc.; explanation; annotation; exposition.
All the volumes of philosophy,b With all their comments.