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mention

/ˈmɛnʃən/noun, verb2 syllables

Mention means: a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage.

Synonyms for mention18

noun, as in a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

citation, cite, acknowledgment, credit, reference, quotation

noun, as in a remark that calls attention to something or someone

reference

noun, as in an official recognition of merit

honorable mention

verb, as in make reference to

advert, bring up, cite, name, refer

verb, as in make mention of

note, observe, remark

verb, as in commend

cite

also used for mention

move, toss up, touch, touch on

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What does mention mean?6

noun

1

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage“the student's essay failed to list several important citations”

2

a remark that calls attention to something or someone“she made frequent mention of her promotion”

3

an official recognition of merit“although he didn't win the prize, he did get special mention”

verb

1

make reference to“he was named in connection with the invention”

2

make mention of“She observed that his presentation took up too much time”

3

commend“he was cited for his outstanding achievements”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with mention?17

two syllables

pensiontension

four syllables

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Mention in a sentence

  • Nuclear power plants are dangerous, not to mention nuclear weapons.auxitt
  • My mother disliked caterpillars, not to mention snakes.CM
  • Speaking about a daughter's success, you can't but mention her mother.astynk
  • She can ride a motorcycle, not to mention a bicycle.CK
  • He cannot afford the common comforts of life, not to mention luxuries.unknown
  • He has no knowledge, not to mention experience.unknown
  • I know you'd do the same for me, so don't mention it.CK
  • I really enjoyed the beefsteak you served, not to mention the other dishes.AlanF_US

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Forms of mention

as a noun

plural
mentions

as a verb

past tense
mentioned
present participle
mentioning
third-person singular
mentions
past participle
mentioned