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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From Salon
It can make an unassuming desk worker appear daring and athletic—not to mention comfortable in elite social circles.
During discussion of the Epstein files, California Democratic Representative Ted Lieu mentioned Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is facing growing pressure from officials and the family of his prominent accuser Virginia Giuffre to testify in the US.
From BBC
The TV clip the Journal mentions features individuals with little understanding of our organization and an axe to grind.
Camille opens her mouth, probably to mention her recent desire to become a vegetarian, then closes it.
From Literature
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