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Definition of Mention
1. Verb. Make reference to. "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
Exact synonyms: Advert, Bring Up, Cite, Name, Refer
Generic synonyms: Have In Mind, Mean, Think Of
Specialized synonyms: Commend, Remember, Speak Of The Devil, Remember, Cite, Quote, Touch On, Appeal, Invoke, Namedrop, Bring Up, Raise, Drag Up, Dredge Up, Cross-refer
Derivative terms: Citation, Citation, Citation, Mentioner, Name, Naming, Reference
Generic synonyms: Have In Mind, Mean, Think Of
Specialized synonyms: Commend, Remember, Speak Of The Devil, Remember, Cite, Quote, Touch On, Appeal, Invoke, Namedrop, Bring Up, Raise, Drag Up, Dredge Up, Cross-refer
Derivative terms: Citation, Citation, Citation, Mentioner, Name, Naming, Reference
2. Noun. A remark that calls attention to something or someone. "The speaker made several references to his wife"
Exact synonyms: Reference
Generic synonyms: Comment, Input, Remark
Specialized synonyms: Allusion, Retrospection, Name-dropping
Derivative terms: Refer
Generic synonyms: Comment, Input, Remark
Specialized synonyms: Allusion, Retrospection, Name-dropping
Derivative terms: Refer
3. Verb. Make mention of. "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"
Exact synonyms: Note, Observe, Remark
Generic synonyms: Say, State, Tell
Specialized synonyms: Comment, Notice, Point Out, Remark
Derivative terms: Mentioner, Note, Observation, Observer, Remark
Generic synonyms: Say, State, Tell
Specialized synonyms: Comment, Notice, Point Out, Remark
Derivative terms: Mentioner, Note, Observation, Observer, Remark
4. Noun. A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. "The article includes mention of similar clinical cases"
Exact synonyms: Acknowledgment, Citation, Cite, Credit, Quotation, Reference
Generic synonyms: Annotation, Notation, Note
Specialized synonyms: Photo Credit, Cross-index, Cross-reference
Derivative terms: Acknowledge, Cite, Cite, Cite, Cite, Credit, Reference
Generic synonyms: Annotation, Notation, Note
Specialized synonyms: Photo Credit, Cross-index, Cross-reference
Derivative terms: Acknowledge, Cite, Cite, Cite, Cite, Credit, Reference
5. Verb. Commend. "Sam and Sue mention the movie "; "He was cited for his outstanding achievements"
6. Noun. An official recognition of merit. "Although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"
Definition of Mention
1. n. A speaking or notice of anything, -- usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of.
2. v. t. To make mention of; to speak briefly of; to name.
Definition of Mention
1. Noun. A speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to ''make mention of.'' ¹
2. Verb. To make a short reference to something. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Mention
1. to refer to in a casual manner [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mention
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