Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense mentions, present participle mentioning, past tense, past participle mentioned
1. verb
If you mention something, you say something about it, usually briefly.
She did not mention her mother's absence. [VERB noun/verb-ing]
I may not have mentioned it to her. [VERB noun + to]
I had mentioned that I didn't really like contemporary music. [VERB that]
She shouldn't have mentioned how heavy the dress was. [VERB wh]
I felt as though I should mention it as an option. [VERB noun + as]
Synonyms: refer to, point out, acknowledge, bring up More Synonyms of mention
2. variable noun
A mention is a reference to something or someone.
The statement made no mention of government casualties. [+ of]
At the community centre, mention of funds produces pained looks.
Synonyms: reference, announcement, observation, indication More Synonyms of mention
3. verb [usually passive]
If someone is mentioned in writing, a reference is made to them by name, often to criticize or praise something that they have done.
I was absolutely outraged that I could be even mentioned in an article of this kind. [beVERB-ed]
As for your father, he won't be mentioned in my will. [beVERB-ed]
...Brigadier Ferguson was mentioned in the report as being directly responsible. [beVERB-ed + as]
4. verb [usually passive]
If someone is mentionedas a candidate for something such as a job, it is suggested that they might become a candidate.
His appointment is a complete surprise–he has never been mentioned as a front runner. [beV-ed as n]
Her name has been mentioned as a favoured leadership candidate. [beVERB-ed + as]
5. variable noun
A special or honourable mention is formal praise that is given for an achievement that is very good, although not usually the best of its kind.
Many people have helped me but I would like to pick out a few for special mention.
6.
See don't mention it
7.
See not to mention
8. to be mentioned in dispatches
More Synonyms of mention
mention in British English
(ˈmɛnʃən)
verb(transitive)
1.
to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally
2.
to acknowledge or honour
3. not to mention something
noun
4.
a recognition or acknowledgment
5.
a slight reference or allusion
he only got a mention in the article
the author makes no mention of that
6.
the act of mentioning
7. 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 (sense 18), See also formal mode
8. mainly Australian and New Zealand
a preliminary hearing in a court of law
Derived forms
mentionable (ˈmentionable)
adjective
mentioner (ˈmentioner)
noun
Word origin
C14: via Old French from Latin mentiō a calling to mind, naming, from mēns mind
mention in American English
(ˈmɛnʃən; ˈmɛntʃən)
noun
1.
a brief, often incidental, reference or statement
2.
a citing for honor
verb transitive
3.
to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally; specify, as by name
4.
to cite for honor
Idioms:
make mention of
not to mention
Derived forms
mentionable (ˈmentionable)
adjective
Word origin
ME mencion < OFr mention < L mentio < mens (gen. mentis), mind
Examples of 'mention' in a sentence
mention
She mentions in her book that she had a miscarriage and talks about being made redundant.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The footnotes deserve a special mention.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
As long as they mention my name, it's good.
The Sun (2016)
I won't mention the name ; it was a long time ago.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We do not need to mention their names again.
The Sun (2014)
Not to mention get fit and have a nutritious meal.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
His name is not mentioned in the book.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Although it was not shortlisted it did receive an honourable mention at the awards last month.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The display cases themselves deserve special mention.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The first thing mentioned by pastors who try to balance their preaching is content.
Christianity Today (2000)
Ask that your name is not mentioned in connection with any investigation.
The Sun (2010)
It must be because getting mentioned in the news keeps donations flowing.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He was too cunning to mention the work directly in the famous books he went on to write.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The fact that a car was in the lane for only a short period does not get a mention.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It has been a privilege to accompany those mentioned in this book on their journeys through their varied experiences of loss.
Pearson, Althea Growing Through Loss and Grief (1994)
He has not mentioned anyone by name but then he does not need to as he preaches thislesson in humility.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
There were too many to mention.
The Sun (2011)
But a handful deserve honourable mentions.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This is almost a century before the first mention of cricket in a written record in England.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The tiny ad hadn't mentioned how many puppies there were.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
That's not to mention booking airline tickets or seats to the theatre and making appointments on the move.
The Sun (2012)
Thirdly, you can tell a story that suggests and deals with the concern without mentioning it directly at all.
O'Connor, Joseph & Seymour, John Training with N.L.P. (1994)
Special mention must go to Perch.
The Sun (2012)
In other languages
mention
British English: mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ VERB
If you mention something, you say something about it, usually briefly.
She did not mention her mother's absence.
American English: mention
Arabic: يَذْكُرُ
Brazilian Portuguese: mencionar
Chinese: 提及
Croatian: spomenuti
Czech: zmínit (se)
Danish: nævne
Dutch: vermelden
European Spanish: mención
Finnish: mainita
French: mentionner
German: erwähnen
Greek: αναφέρω
Italian: menzionare
Japanese: 話に出す
Korean: 언급하다
Norwegian: nevne
Polish: wspomnieć
European Portuguese: mencionar
Romanian: a menționa
Russian: упоминать
Latin American Spanish: mención
Swedish: nämna
Thai: กล่าวถึง
Turkish: söz etmek
Ukrainian: згадувати
Vietnamese: đề cập
British English: mention NOUN
A mention is a reference to something or someone.
The statement made no mention of government casualties.
American English: mention
Brazilian Portuguese: menção
Chinese: 提及
European Spanish: mención
French: mention
German: Erwähnung
Italian: menzione
Japanese: 言及
Korean: 언급
European Portuguese: menção
Latin American Spanish: mención
Chinese translation of 'mention'
mention
(ˈmɛnʃən)
vt
提到 (tídào)
n(c/u)
(= reference) 提及 (tíjí)
to mention that ... 谈(談)到 ... (tándào ... )
don't mention it!不客气(氣)！ (bù kèqi!)
not to mention ... 更不必说(說) ... (gèng bùbì shuō ... )
to make no mention of sth未提及某事 (wèi tíjí mǒushì)
see usage note
comment
All related terms of 'mention'
don't mention it!
不客气(氣)！ bù kèqi!
not to mention ...
更不必说(說) ... gèng bùbì shuō ...
to mention that ...
谈(談)到 ... tándào ...
to mention sb by name
指名道姓 zhǐ míng dào xìng
to make no mention of sth
未提及某事 wèi tíjí mǒushì
(verb)
Definition
to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally
She did not mention her mother's absence.
Synonyms
refer to
point out
acknowledge
I acknowledge that I made a mistake.
bring up
state
report
I reported the theft to the police.
reveal
She has refused to reveal her daughter's whereabouts.
declare
Anyone carrying money into or out of the country must declare it.
cite
She cites a favourite poem by Pablo Neruda.
communicate
The result will be communicated to parents.
disclose
Neither side would disclose details of the transaction.
intimate
He had intimated to them his readiness to come to a settlement.
tell of
recount
hint at
impart
the ability to impart knowledge and command respect
allude to
She sometimes alluded to a feeling that she was to blame.
divulge
He was charged with divulging state secrets.
broach
Eventually I broached the subject of her early life.
call attention to
make known
touch upon
adduce
The evidence she adduced was authoritative.
speak about or of
1 (noun)
Definition
a slight reference or allusion
The statement made no mention of government casualties.
Synonyms
reference
He summed up his philosophy, with reference to Calvin.
announcement
observation
Is that a criticism or just an observation?
indication
remark
He had never found the situation worthy of remark.
notification
We require written notification from the person who signed the booking form.
allusion
This remark was an allusion to their longstanding hostility.
2 (noun)
Definition
a recognition or acknowledgment of high quality or an outstanding achievement
Two of the losers deserve special mention.
Synonyms
acknowledgment
He appreciated her acknowledgement of his maturity.
recognition
At last, her father's work has received popular recognition.
tribute
The song is a tribute to Elvis Presley.
citation
His citation says he showed outstanding and exemplary courage.
honourable mention
namecheck
idioms
See don't mention it
See not to mention
Additional synonyms
in the sense of acknowledge
Definition
to recognize or admit the truth of a statement
I acknowledge that I made a mistake.
Synonyms
admit,
own up to,
allow,
accept,
reveal,
grant,
declare,
recognize,
yield,
concede,
confess,
disclose,
affirm,
profess,
divulge,
accede,
acquiesce,
fess up (slang)
in the sense of adduce
Definition
to mention something as evidence
The evidence she adduced was authoritative.
Synonyms
mention,
offer,
name,
present,
advance,
quote,
allege,
cite,
designate
in the sense of allude to
She sometimes alluded to a feeling that she was to blame.
Synonyms
refer to,
suggest,
mention,
speak of,
imply,
intimate,
hint at,
remark on,
insinuate,
touch upon
Synonyms of 'mention'
mention
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of allusion
Definition
an indirect reference
This remark was an allusion to their longstanding hostility.
Synonyms
reference,
mention,
suggestion,
hint,
implication,
innuendo,
intimation,
insinuation,
casual remark,
indirect reference
in the sense of broach
Definition
to initiate or introduce (a topic) for discussion
Eventually I broached the subject of her early life.
Synonyms
bring up,
approach,
introduce,
mention,
speak of,
talk of,
open up,
hint at,
touch on,
raise the subject of
in the sense of citation
Definition
an official commendation or award, esp. for bravery
His citation says he showed outstanding and exemplary courage.
Synonyms
commendation,
award,
mention
in the sense of cite
Definition
to bring forward as proof
She cites a favourite poem by Pablo Neruda.
Synonyms
quote,
name,
evidence,
advance,
mention,
extract,
specify,
allude to,
enumerate,
adduce
in the sense of communicate
Definition
to exchange (thoughts) or make known (information or feelings) by speech, writing, or other means
The result will be communicated to parents.
Synonyms
make known,
report,
announce,
reveal,
publish,
declare,
spread,
disclose,
pass on,
proclaim,
transmit,
convey,
impart,
divulge,
disseminate
in the sense of declare
Definition
to announce publicly or officially
Anyone carrying money into or out of the country must declare it.
Synonyms
make known,
tell,
reveal,
show,
broadcast,
confess,
communicate,
disclose,
convey,
manifest,
make public
in the sense of disclose
Definition
to make (information) known
Neither side would disclose details of the transaction.
Synonyms
make known,
tell,
reveal,
publish,
relate,
broadcast,
leak,
confess,
communicate,
unveil,
utter,
make public,
impart,
divulge,
out (informal),
let slip,
spill the beans about (informal),
cough (slang),
blow wide open (slang),
get off your chest (informal),
spill your guts about (slang)
in the sense of divulge
Definition
to make known
He was charged with divulging state secrets.
Synonyms
make known,
tell,
reveal,
publish,
declare,
expose,
leak,
confess,
exhibit,
communicate,
spill (informal),
disclose,
proclaim,
betray,
uncover,
impart,
promulgate,
let slip,
blow wide open (slang),
get off your chest (informal),
cough (slang),
out (informal),
spill your guts about (slang)
in the sense of impart
Definition
to communicate (information or knowledge)
the ability to impart knowledge and command respect
Synonyms
communicate,
pass on,
convey,
tell,
reveal,
discover,
relate,
disclose,
divulge,
make known
in the sense of intimate
Definition
to announce
He had intimated to them his readiness to come to a settlement.
Synonyms
announce,
state,
declare,
communicate,
impart,
make known
Additional synonyms
in the sense of notification
Definition
a formal announcement
We require written notification from the person who signed the booking form.
Synonyms
announcement,
declaration,
notice,
statement,
telling,
information,
warning,
message,
advice,
intelligence,
publication,
notifying,
heads up (US, Canadian)
in the sense of observation
Definition
a comment or remark
Is that a criticism or just an observation?
Synonyms
remark,
thought,
comment,
statement,
opinion,
reflection,
assertion,
utterance,
animadversion
in the sense of recognition
At last, her father's work has received popular recognition.
Synonyms
approval,
honour,
tributes,
acclaim,
appreciation,
applause,
salute,
gratitude,
acknowledgment
in the sense of remark
He had never found the situation worthy of remark.
Synonyms
notice,
thought,
comment,
attention,
regard,
mention,
recognition,
consideration,
observation,
heed,
acknowledgment
in the sense of report
Definition
to give an account (of)
I reported the theft to the police.
Synonyms
inform of,
communicate,
announce,
mention,
declare,
recount,
give an account of,
bring word on
in the sense of reveal
Definition
to disclose or divulge (a secret)
She has refused to reveal her daughter's whereabouts.
Synonyms
make known,
disclose,
give away,
make public,
tell,
announce,
publish,
broadcast,
leak,
communicate,
proclaim,
betray,
give out,
let out,
impart,
divulge,
let slip,
let on,
take the wraps off (informal),
blow wide open (slang),
get off your chest (informal)
in the sense of tribute
Definition
something given, done, or said as a mark of respect or admiration