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mention

[ men-shuhn ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of:

    Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.

    Synonyms:

  2. to cite formally for a meritorious act or achievement:

    He was mentioned in dispatches from the war zone.



noun

  1. a direct or incidental reference; a mentioning:

    to make mention of a place.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. formal recognition for a meritorious act or achievement:

    Her entry in the science competition received a special mention.

mention

/ ˈɛʃə /

verb

  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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a recognition or acknowledgment
  2. a slight reference or allusion

    he only got a mention in the article

    the author makes no mention of that

  3. the act of mentioning
  4. philosophy logic linguistics the occurrence (of an expression) in such a context that it is itself referred to rather than performing its own linguistic function. In " Fido " names Fido, the word Fido is first mentioned and then used to refer to the dog Compare use See also formal mode
  5. a preliminary hearing in a court of law
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԳپDzԲ, adjective
  • ˈԳپDzԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • tDz·· adjective
  • tDz· noun
  • t·tDz verb
  • ·tDz noun verb (used with object)
  • ·tDz verb (used with object)
  • ܲd·tDzԱ adjective
  • ܲ·tDzԱ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of mention1

First recorded in 1250–1300; from Latin Գپō-, stem of Գپō, literally, “a calling to mind, a touching upon” ( mental 1, -ion ); replacing Middle English mencioun, from Anglo-French, from Latin, as above
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of mention1

C14: via Old French from Latin Գپō a calling to mind, naming, from ŧԲ mind
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Idioms and Phrases

  1. not to mention, in addition to; without mentioning:

    We were served a sumptuous entree, not to mention the other courses.

More idioms and phrases containing mention

see not to mention ; you're welcome (don't mention it) .
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Example Sentences

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Swansea City AFC Foundation, which runs sessions with young people in Wales under the scheme, said it had "noticed that some young people express concerns about safety and have mentioned initiatives like purchasing stab vests".

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The federal charges against Combs make no mention of minors in the indictment, and Combs, through his attorneys, has denied the allegations.

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The alleged spy was not "mentioned at any time or in any way" in meetings with Andrew, the Palace said, and there was no approval given for any business relationships with him.

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And, since it’s a semi-road trip, I forgot to mention that there has to be music as well.

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In a statement he apologised to his supporters for his "shortcomings" without mentioning the ruling.

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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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