mention
Americanverb (used with object)
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to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of.
Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.
- Synonyms:
- indicate
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to cite formally for a meritorious act or achievement.
He was mentioned in dispatches from the war zone.
noun
idioms
verb
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to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally
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to acknowledge or honour
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to say nothing of something too obvious to mention
noun
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a recognition or acknowledgment
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a slight reference or allusion
he only got a mention in the article
the author makes no mention of that
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the act of mentioning
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philosophy logic linguistics the occurrence (of an expression) in such a context that it is itself referred to rather than performing its own linguistic function. In " Fido " names Fido, the word Fido is first mentioned and then used to refer to the dog Compare use See also formal mode
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a preliminary hearing in a court of law
Other Word Forms
- intermention verb
- mentionable adjective
- mentioner noun
- premention noun
- remention verb (used with object)
- undermentioned adjective
- unmentioned adjective
Etymology
Origin of mention
First recorded in 1250–1300; from Latin mentiōn-, stem of mentiō, literally, “a calling to mind, a touching upon” ( mental 1, -ion ); replacing Middle English mencioun, from Anglo-French, from Latin, as above
Example Sentences
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Peet perks up at the mention of Shear’s new writing project.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
He didn’t mention opening the Strait of Hormuz as a military objective, saying that was a mission with which other nations should help.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
It’s no coincidence that you mention you were shoveling snow at 8 years old.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
But that agenda is also profoundly narcissistic and poorly conceived, not to mention managed by shameless lickspittles whose only authentic job skill lies in praising the boss.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
When I heard Grandpa mention that hundred dollar reward, I lost my breath completely.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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