1 C1 idiomatic formal
to make a comment or observation about something
"The reviewer remarked upon the novel's unusual structure."
inseparable
remark upon
C1 formal inseparable transitive
to comment on something, often in a formal or literary way
In plain English
to say something about a thing or situation
What does "remark upon" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
to make a remark upon something
Actually means
to say something about a thing or situation
Usage tip
This expression is less common than 'remark on' and often appears in formal prose or older writing.
Words that pair with "remark upon"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
appearance conduct fact circumstance issue style
How to conjugate "remark upon"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
remark upon
I/you/we/they
3rd person
remarks upon
he/she/it
Past simple
remarked upon
yesterday
Past participle
remarked upon
have + pp
-ing form
remarking upon
continuous
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