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   mention

   /ˈmɛnʃn/

   verb

   • 1. refer to (something) briefly and without going into detail: "I haven't mentioned it to William yet" Similar allude torefer totouch on/uponspeak briefly ofhint atbring upraisebroachintroducemoot
   • ▪ refer to (someone) as being noteworthy, especially as a potential candidate for a post: "he is still regularly mentioned as a possible secretary of state" Similar statesaylet someone/anyone knowdeclaredisclosedivulgelet outrevealintimateindicateput forwardadvancepresentpropoundtellspeak about/ofuttercommunicatebreathe a word ofinformal:let on aboutrecommendcommendendorseadvertiseput in a good word forspeak well ofinformal:puffhype (up)plug

   noun

   • 1. a reference to someone or something: "their eyes light up at a mention of Sartre" Similar reference toallusion tocomment onremark aboutstatementannouncementindication
   • ▪ a formal acknowledgement of something noteworthy: "he received a special mention and a prize of £100" Similar tributecitationacknowledgementrecognitionhonourable mentionhat tiprecommendationcommendationendorsementa good word
   • ▪ an instance of being mentioned in dispatches: "the unit was awarded fifteen mentions"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally in make mention of): via Old French from Latin mentio(n-); related to mind.

   Derivatives

   • 1. mentionable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   • At the community centre, mention of funds produces pained looks. If someone is mentioned in writing, a reference is made to them by name, often to criticize or praise something that they have done. If someone is mentioned as a candidate for something such as a job, it is suggested that they might become a candidate.

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   • A mention is a reference to something or someone. The statement made no mention of government casualties. 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.

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   What does it mean if someone is mentioned as a candidate?

   • If someone is mentioned as a candidate for something such as a job, it is suggested that they might become a candidate. A special or honourable mention is formal praise that is given for an achievement that is very good, although not usually the best of its kind.

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   What is a special or honourable mention?

   • A special or honourable mention is formal praise that is given for an achievement that is very good, although not usually the best of its kind. Many people have helped me but I would like to pick out a few for special mention.

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