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Mention

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Definitions for Mention

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

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