A synonym for reference could be allusion, associating, hint, or remark.
benefit, blessing, godsend, gift, favour
reply remark counter talk back
aid, benefit, backing, support, help
credit, benefit, advantage, excellence, quality, warranty
Remark can be a verb (to remark) and a noun (a remark).
benefit benefit benefit
The future tense of the word "remark" is "will remark."
Remark can be a verb (to remark) and a noun (a remark).
gain, income,yield,advantage of, benefit from, earn, make money
A quip is a witty remark.
The noun 'remark' is a singular, common, concrete noun; a word for a written or spoken comment; a word for a thing.