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   Men·tion

   /ˈmen(t)SH(ə)n/

   

   verb

   • 1. refer to something briefly and without going into detail: "I haven't mentioned it to William yet" Similar allude torefer totouch on/uponspeak briefly ofhint atbring upraisebroachintroducemoot
   • ▪ make a reference to (someone) as being noteworthy, especially as a potential candidate for a post: "he is still regularly mentioned as a possible secretary of state" Similar statesaylet someone/anyone knowdeclaredisclosedivulgelet outrevealintimateindicateput forwardadvancepresentpropoundtellspeak about/ofuttercommunicatebreathe a word ofinformal:let on aboutrecommendcommendendorseadvertiseput in a good word forspeak well ofinformal:puffhype (up)plug

   noun

   • 1. a reference to someone or something: "their eyes light up at a mention of Sartre" Similar reference toallusion tocomment onremark aboutstatementannouncementindication
   • ▪ a formal acknowledgment of something outstanding or noteworthy: "he received a special mention and a prize of $100" Similar tributecitationacknowledgmentrecognitionhonorable mentionhat tiprecommendationcommendationendorsementa good word

   Word Origin Middle English (originally in make mention of): via Old French from Latin mentio(n-); related to mind.

   Derivatives

   • 1. mentionable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   The meaning of MENTION is the act or an instance of citing or calling attention to someone or something especially in a casual or incidental manner. How to use mention in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMENTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MENTION meaning: 1. to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words: 2. to refer to…. Learn more.

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   Mention definition: to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of. See examples of MENTION used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMENTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MENTION definition: 1. to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words: 2. to refer to…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › mentionMention - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   a remark that calls attention to something or someone. “she made frequent mention of her promotion” “there was no mention of it” synonyms: reference. see more. noun. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. “the article includes mention of similar clinical cases”

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › mentionMention - definition of mention by The Free Dictionary

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   1. The act or an instance of mentioning something: He made no mention of the incident in his report. There was a mention of the play in the local newspaper. 2. A statement or citation of honor or appreciation: Sponsors were given a special mention during the opening ceremony. Idiom: not to mention. In addition to; as well as.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMENTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If someone is mentioned in writing, a reference is made to them by name, often to criticize or praise something that they have done.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmention verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of mention verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMENTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    to briefly speak or write about something or someone: I'll mention your ideas to Caroline. She didn't mention her daughter. [ + (that) ] He mentioned that he liked skydiving. Fewer examples. He didn't mention her by name. You forgot to mention that it was your birthday. Make sure that nobody mentions his divorce.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanmention noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of mention noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.