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men·tion (m

tr.v. men·tioned, men·tion·ing, men·tions

To refer to, especially incidentally. See Synonyms at refer.

a. The act of referring to something briefly or casually.

b. An incidental reference or allusion.

2. Honorable mention.

Idiom:

not to mention

In addition to; as well as.

[From Middle English mencioun, reference, from Old French, from Latin menti, mentin-; see men-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

mention·a·ble adj.

mention

Verb

1. to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally

2. to include in a report, list etc., because of high standards or an outstanding achievement: the hotel is mentioned in all the guidebooks, he was twice mentioned in dispatches during the war

3. not to mention (something) to say nothing of (something too obvious to mention)

Noun

1. a slight reference or allusion

2. a recognition or acknowledgment of high quality or an outstanding achievement [Latin mentio a calling to mind]

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun	1.	mention - a remark that calls attention to something or someone; "she made frequent mention of her promotion"; "there was no mention of it"; "the speaker made several references to his wife" reference comment, remark, input - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account" allusion - passing reference or indirect mention retrospection - reference to things past; "the story begins with no introductory retrospections" name-dropping - the practice of casually mentioning important people in order to impress your listener; "the hard thing about name-dropping is to avoid being too obvious about it"
	2.	mention - a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases" cite, quotation, reference, acknowledgment, citation, credit annotation, notation, note - a comment or instruction (usually added); "his notes were appended at the end of the article"; "he added a short notation to the address on the envelope" photo credit - a note acknowledging the source of a published photograph cross-index, cross-reference - a reference at one place in a work to information at another place in the same work
	3.	mention - an official recognition of merit; "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention" honorable mention accolade, honor, laurels, honour, award - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
Verb	1.	mention - make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention" cite, refer, advert, name, bring up have in mind, think of, mean - intend to refer to; "I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France"; "Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!" commend, remember - mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship; "Remember me to your wife" speak of the devil - mention someone's name who just then appears remember - mention favorably, as in prayer; "remember me in your prayers" quote, cite - refer to for illustration or proof; "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior" touch on - refer to or discuss briefly invoke, appeal - cite as an authority; resort to; "He invoked the law that would save him"; "I appealed to the law of 1900"; "She invoked an ancient law" namedrop - refer to people that one assumes one's interlocutors admire in order to try to impress them bring up, raise - put forward for consideration or discussion; "raise the question of promotions"; "bring up an unpleasant topic" drag up, dredge up - mention something unpleasant from the past; "Drag up old stories" cross-refer - refer from one entry to another, as in catalogues, books, and lists
	2.	mention - make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing" note, remark, observe say, state, tell - express in words; "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name" comment, point out, remark, notice - make or write a comment on; "he commented the paper of his colleague"
	3.	mention - commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements" cite acknowledge, notice - express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with; "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"; "She acknowledged his complement with a smile"; "it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing"