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mention
[ men-shuhn ]
verb (used with object)
- to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of:
Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.
Synonyms:
- to cite formally for a meritorious act or achievement:
He was mentioned in dispatches from the war zone.
noun
- a direct or incidental reference; a mentioning:
to make mention of a place.
Synonyms: ,
- formal recognition for a meritorious act or achievement:
Her entry in the science competition received a special mention.
mention
/ ˈɛʃə /
verb
- to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally
- to acknowledge or honour
- not to mention somethingto say nothing of something too obvious to mention
noun
- a recognition or acknowledgment
- a slight reference or allusion
he only got a mention in the article
the author makes no mention of that
- the act of mentioning
- 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
- a preliminary hearing in a court of law
Derived Forms
- ˈԳپDzԲ, adjective
- ˈԳپDzԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- tDz·· adjective
- tDz· noun
- t·tDz verb
- ·tDz noun verb (used with object)
- ·tDz verb (used with object)
- ܲd·tDzԱ adjective
- ܲ·tDzԱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of mention1
Idioms and Phrases
- not to mention, in addition to; without mentioning:
We were served a sumptuous entree, not to mention the other courses.
More idioms and phrases containing mention
see not to mention ; you're welcome (don't mention it) .Example Sentences
"In previous elections, even though we may have been an afterthought and tacked on the end of the sentences, like we always are, at least we were mentioned. Now it's complete silence," she said.
While the adverts didn't mention Georgescu's name, influencers we spoke to described a "wave of comments" supporting him that appeared under the videos.
Just by even mentioning birds, it sort of opens up a door; it’s really weird.
Not to mention the small universe of radio talk show hosts, podcasters and social media personalities who relentlessly cheer Trump on and spew vitriol at liberal opponents.
Since Trump's re-election to the White House, the US president has repeatedly mentioned making Canada the "51st state" of America, which has infuriated Canadians.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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