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| 1. | [ verb ] make reference to | |
| Synonyms: | refer cite name bring_up advert | |
| Examples: | : "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention" |
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| Related terms: | think_of touch_on invoke reference raise cross-refer speak_of_the_devil drag_up commend namedrop remember citation quotation citation mentioner | |
| 2. | [ verb ] make mention of | |
| Synonyms: | note remark observe | |
| Examples: | "She observed that his presentation took up too much time" "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing" |
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| Related terms: | state comment remark observer notice note | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a remark that calls attention to something or someone | |
| Synonyms: | reference | |
| Examples: | "she made frequent mention of her promotion" "there was no mention of it" "the speaker made several references to his wife" |
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| Related terms: | remark allusion retrospection name-dropping | |
| 4. | [ verb ] commend | |
| Synonyms: | cite acknowledge | |
| Examples: | "he was cited for his outstanding achievements" |
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| Related terms: | praise notice citation | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (writing) a short note acknowledging a source of information or quoting a passage | |
| Synonyms: | reference quotation credit acknowledgment citation | |
| Examples: | "the student's essay failed to list several important citations" "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases" |
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| Related terms: | note photo_credit cross-reference reference notice adduce | |
| 6. | [ noun ] an official recognition of merit | |
| Synonyms: | honorable_mention | |
| Examples: | "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention" |
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| Related terms: | award | |
| Similar spelling: |
mentioner Menton menadione meantime Mendonsa Mendonca mean_time |
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