n. | 1. | A speaking or notice of anything, - usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of. |
v. t. | 1. | To make mention of; to speak briefly of; to name. |
Noun | 1. | ![]() Synonyms: reference |
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" | |
3. | mention - an official recognition of merit; "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention" Synonyms: honorable mention | |
Verb | 1. | mention - make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention" |
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" | |
3. | mention - commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements" Synonyms: cite |