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1
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
- you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments
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2
to give as an example
- mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument
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nounSynonyms of mention (Entry 2 of 2)
a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed
- received a special mention for her submission to the exhibition of local artists
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“Mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mention. Accessed 23 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of mention was in the 14th century
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