mention

a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed received a special mention for her submission to the exhibition of local artists Synonyms of mention acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), citation, commendationWords Related to mention decoration, medal, ribbon; accolade, award, honor, kudo, prize, tribute; dedication

1 to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments Synonyms of mention advert (to), cite, drop, instance, name, note, notice, quote, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon) Words Related to mention 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 of mention disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

2 to give as an example mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument Synonyms of mention adduce, cite, instance, quoteWords Related to mention exemplify, represent; advert (to), illustrate, instance, name, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon); bear out, corroborate, document, substantiate, validate; reference, source