mention
mention Lexical Profile
mention Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To refer to something or someone briefly and without going into detail.
"She mentioned that she would be attending the conference in Chicago next month."
To acknowledge or recognize someone publicly by name for a notable contribution or achievement.
"The director made sure to mention every member of the research team during the keynote address."
• noun
A brief or incidental reference to someone or something in speech or writing.
"The historical document makes no mention of the treaty signed that winter."
A formal acknowledgment or recognition of merit, achievement, or noteworthy service, typically less prestigious than a top award.
"Her innovative science project received an honorable mention at the national competition."
Word Nuance & Usage
As a transitive verb, 'mention' takes a direct object without a preposition (e.g., 'She mentioned the meeting' rather than 'She mentioned about the meeting').
• Rhymes for mention
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French mention, from Latin mentionem ('a calling to mind, remembrance, speaking of'), derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *men- ('to think').