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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mentionMention Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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 › english › mentionMENTION | 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.

4. 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.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › mentionMENTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

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

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   8 meanings: 1. to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally 2. to acknowledge or honour 3. → See not to mention something.... Click for more definitions.

8. 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.