mention

men·tion

Use mention in a sentence

noun

Mention is defined as the recognition of good work or service.
A second place award at the school track meet is an example of an honorable mention.
The definition of mention is a brief statement.
A documentary that quickly talks about a historical figure is an example of a mention.

verb

To mention is defined as to talk about in passing.
Someone who only briefly talks about a friend in a conversation is an example of mention.

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mention

a brief, often incidental, reference or statement
a citing for honor

Origin of mention

Middle English mencion from Old French mention from Classical Latin mentio from mens (gen. mentis), mind

to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally; specify, as by name
to cite for honor

mention Idioms

don't mention it

Informal you're welcome; expressions of thanks are not necessary

make mention of

to mention

not to mention

with it being hardly necessary even to mention

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mention

transitive verb

men·tioned, men·tion·ing, men·tions

To speak or write about, especially briefly or incidentally: I mentioned your idea during the conversation. She mentioned that she was going to be five minutes late.

noun

The act or an instance of mentioning something: He made no mention of the incident in his report. There was a mention of the play in the local newspaper.
A statement or citation of honor or appreciation: Sponsors were given a special mention during the opening ceremony.

Origin of mention

From Middle English mencioun reference from Old French from Latin mentiō mentiōn-; see men-¹ in Indo-European roots.

Related Forms:

men′tion·a·ble
adjective

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