mention

¹men·tion

noun \ˈmen(t)-shən\

Definition of MENTION

1

: the act or an instance of citing or calling attention to someone or something especially in a casual or incidental manner

2

: formal citation for outstanding achievement

Examples of MENTION

1. In her speech, she carefully avoided any mention of her costar.
2. There was barely a mention of the plan's possible dangers.
3. The mere mention of blood makes me ill.
4. I get nervous at the mention of his name.
5. Her contributions deserve a mention.
6. One other issue deserves special mention.

Origin of MENTION

Middle English mencioun, from Anglo-French mencion, from Latin mention-, mentio; akin to Latin meminisse to remember, ment-, mens mind

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to MENTION

Synonyms

acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), citation, commendation

Related Words

decoration, medal, ribbon; accolade, award, honor, kudo, prize, tribute; dedication

²mention

transitive verb

men·tionedmen·tion·ing \ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)niŋ\

Definition of MENTION

: to make mention of : refer to; also : to cite for outstanding achievement

— men·tion·able \ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nə-bəl\ adjective

— men·tion·er \-sh(ə-)nər\ noun

— not to mention

: not even yet counting or considering : and notably in addition <a proposal that's risky and expensive, not to mention unethical>

Examples of MENTION

1. She's never mentioned anything to me about her husband.
2. I get nervous every time his name is mentioned.
3. They mentioned him by name.
4. I believe I mentioned the problem to you last week.
5. Most history books don't even mention the event.
6. As previously mentioned, his proposal has been widely criticized.
7. He fails to mention, however, the seriousness of the crime.
8. She mentioned that she would be out of the office the following day.

First Known Use of MENTION

1530

Related to MENTION

Synonyms

advert (to), cite, drop, instance, name, note, notice, quote, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon)

Related Words

allude (to), hint (at), imply, indicate, infer, intend, intimate, suggest; point (out), signal, signify; denominate, designate; indicate; bring up, broach, interject, interpolate, interpose, introduce; infiltrate, insinuate, worm; advertise, announce, broadcast, declare, proclaim, pronounce, publicize, publish, sound; clarify, clear (up), elucidate, explain, explicate, spell out

Near Antonyms

disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

Rhymes with MENTION

pension, tension