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mention

men·tion

mention

 
 
pronunciation:
men shn
parts of speech:
verb, noun
features:
Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: mentions, mentioning, mentioned
definition: to speak of briefly or in passing.
Sam mentioned that he is going away for the weekend.
synonyms:
allude to, note, refer to
similar words:
cite, hint, indicate, name, remark on, say, touch
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part of speech: noun
definition: a brief, casual statement, said in passing.
She made a mention of next week's concert.
synonyms:
reference
similar words:
comment, hint, indication, notice, remark, suggestion, word
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derivation: mentionable (adj.)
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