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mention - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
mention
Definition
(noun) a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Synonyms
:
reference
Example Sentence
she made frequent mention of her promotion
there was no mention of it
the speaker made several references to his wife
Definition
(noun) a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
Synonyms
:
acknowledgment
,
citation
,
cite
,
credit
,
quotation
,
reference
Example Sentence
the student's essay failed to list several important citations
the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book
the article includes mention of similar clinical cases
Definition
(noun) an official recognition of merit
Synonyms
:
honorable mention
Example Sentence
although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention
Definition
(verb) make reference to
Synonyms
:
advert
,
bring up
,
cite
,
name
,
refer
Example Sentence
His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
Definition
(verb) make mention of
Synonyms
:
note
,
observe
,
remark
Example Sentence
She observed that his presentation took up too much time
They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
Definition
(verb) commend
Synonyms
:
cite
Example Sentence
he was cited for his outstanding achievements
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text: that you mention it there was ice there
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