Synonyms of mention

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mention 1 of 2

verb

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1

as in to notice

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• notice
• cite
• specify
• note
• indicate
• quote
• indicate
• name
• suggest
• instance
• explain
• introduce
• imply
• announce
• intend
• infer
• clarify
• advert (to)
• touch (on or upon)
• refer (to)
• pronounce
• drop
• publish
• designate
• signify
• interject
• advertise
• intimate
• declare
• proclaim
• insinuate
• signal
• allude (to)
• publicize
• hint (at)
• denominate
• elucidate
• broach
• spell out
• sound
• interpose
• explicate
• interpolate
• broadcast
• bring up
• point (out)
• infiltrate
• worm
• clear (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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2

as in to cite

to give as an example

mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cite
• reference
• instance
• quote
• adduce
• specify
• illustrate
• name
• represent
• exemplify
• corroborate
• document
• bear out
• source
• validate
• substantiate
• advert (to)
• touch (on or upon)
• refer (to)

mention

2 of 2

noun

as in commendation

a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed

received a special mention for her submission to the exhibition of local artists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commendation
• acknowledgment
• award
• acknowledgement
• citation
• medal
• prize
• honor
• tribute
• decoration
• dedication
• accolade
• ribbon
• kudo

Phrases Containing mention

• honorable mention
• not to mention

• honorable mention
• not to mention