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mention
('m/E/n/S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • a remark that calls attention to something or someone(noun.communication)
    Example:
    She made frequent mention of her promotion.
    There was no mention of it.
    Synonym:
    reference
    source: wordnet30
  • a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage(noun.communication)
    Example:
    The article includes mention of similar clinical cases.
    Synonym:
    acknowledgment, citation, cite, credit, quotation, reference
    source: wordnet30
  • an official recognition of merit(noun.communication)
    Example:
    Although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention.
    Synonym:
    honorable mention
    source: wordnet30
  • A speaking or notice of anything, -- usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • make reference to(verb.communication)
    Example:
    His name was mentioned in connection with the invention.
    Synonym:
    advert, bring up, cite, name, refer
    source: wordnet30
  • make mention of(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    note, observe, remark
    source: wordnet30
  • commend(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    cite
    source: wordnet30
  • To make mention of; to speak briefly of; to name.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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