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- Dictionarymention/ˈmɛnʃn/
verb
- 1. refer to (something) briefly and without going into detail: "I haven't mentioned it to William yet" Similar
noun
- 1. a reference to someone or something: "their eyes light up at a mention of Sartre" Similar
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MENTION definition: 1. to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words: 2. to refer to…. Learn more.
to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words: I'll mention your ideas to Jacinta. [ + (that) ] He casually mentioned (that) he was leaving his job. [ + -ing verb ] My wife mentioned see ing you the other day. [ + question word ] Did she happen to mention wh ether she would be coming?
1. : the act or an instance of citing or calling attention to someone or something especially in a casual or incidental manner. There was hardly a mention of the plan's possible dangers. 2. : formal citation (see citation sense 3) for outstanding achievement.
Mention definition: to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of. See examples of MENTION used in a sentence.
8 meanings: 1. to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally 2. to acknowledge or honour 3. → See not to mention something.... Click for more definitions.
a remark that calls attention to something or someone. “she made frequent mention of her promotion” “there was no mention of it” synonyms: reference. see more. noun. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. “the article includes mention of similar clinical cases”
1. to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally. 2. to acknowledge or honour. 3. not to mention something to say nothing of something too obvious to mention. n. 4. a recognition or acknowledgment. 5. a slight reference or allusion: he only got a mention in the article; the author makes no mention of that. 6. the act of mentioning. 7.
Definition of mention verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
mention meaning, definition, what is mention: to talk or write about something or some...: Learn more.
to briefly speak or write about something or someone: I'll mention your ideas to Caroline. She didn't mention her daughter. [ + (that) ] He mentioned that he liked skydiving. Fewer examples. He didn't mention her by name. You forgot to mention that it was your birthday. Make sure that nobody mentions his divorce.
