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commenting

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkɑmɛntɪŋ// UK //kˈɒmɛntɪŋ// com·ment·ing

v. expressing an opinion or explaining something about a topic. You do this when you write a short note on a social media post or talk about a news story.

v. expressing an opinion, explanation, or criticism regarding a specific subject. Often used to describe the act of providing feedback or participating in a public discussion.


SIMPLE

She is commenting on the new office policy.

CONTEXTUAL

Several experts are commenting on the recent economic changes during the live news broadcast.

COMPLEX

While the spokesperson declined to address the specific allegations, they spent several minutes commenting on the broader importance of corporate transparency and ethical leadership.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is intransitive and typically requires the preposition 'on' before the subject being discussed.

Pitfall

He is commenting the bookHe is commenting on the bookThe verb requires the preposition 'on' to connect to the object of the comment.

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