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Prepositions with nouns

Comment with prepositions

The common expression is “for comment” when something is submitted to receive opinions or feedback. “Of comment” is not a standard fixed combination with the noun comment.

Quick answer

Which is correct: “of comment” or “for comment”?

Use “for comment” when asking for feedback or reactions: “The report was circulated for comment.” The phrase “of comment” is not a normal fixed combination with the noun comment. In longer sentences, “of” may belong to another structure, such as “a topic of comment.”

The draft was sent for comment by the legal team.
Her remarks became a subject of comment across the office.
The proposal is open for comment until Friday.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
for comment

Showing that feedback is invited

Use “for comment” when a document, proposal, or statement is available for people to respond to.

The policy was published for comment last week.
We shared the slides for comment before the meeting.
2
comment on + topic

Talking about the subject of a comment

Use “comment on” when mentioning what someone speaks or writes about.

She refused to make a comment on the lawsuit.
His comment on remote work sparked debate.
3
comment about + topic

Referring to remarks concerning something

“Comment about” is also natural, especially in conversational English.

I heard a rude comment about his accent.
Her comment about the schedule was helpful.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
for comment
The draft contract was circulated for comment.
available for feedback or discussion
of comment
The decision became a matter of comment among investors.
part of another noun structure; not a fixed phrase meaning feedback
comment on
The minister declined to comment on the report.
state opinions about something
comment about
He made a comment about the new logo.
remark concerning a topic

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using “of comment” instead of “for comment”

Use “for comment” when inviting feedback.

✕ The report was sent of comment. ✓ The report was sent for comment.

Confusing “comment” and “comment on”

The verb usually takes “on” before the topic.

✕ She commented the proposal. ✓ She commented on the proposal.

Using “for comment” with a speaker

“For comment” describes the purpose of a document or statement, not the person speaking.

✕ The manager spoke for comment. ✓ The manager spoke and invited comment.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The document was released ___ comment.
2. She refused to comment ___ the investigation.
3. His remark became a subject ___ comment online.

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Frequently asked questions

Is “for comment” formal English?

Yes. It is common in business, legal, academic, and media contexts when feedback is requested.

Can I say “comments for the report”?

Yes. That means comments intended for the report, which is different from “report for comment.”

Is “of comment” ever correct?

Yes, but usually only inside another expression such as “a matter of comment” or “a source of comment.”

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