Definition

1. Verb:

   • To refer to or speak about something briefly: To state or name something, often without discussing it in detail.
   • To cite or acknowledge someone or something: To formally recognize or bring attention to a person or thing, often in a positive context.

2. Noun:

   • A brief reference or remark about something: An instance of naming or alluding to something in speech or writing.
   • An official recognition or citation: A formal acknowledgment of merit or contribution, often in a list or announcement.

Usage Examples

• Verb:

  • He forgot to mention the meeting time in his email.
  • The author mentioned several important studies in the introduction.
  • She was mentioned for her volunteer work in the ceremony.

• Noun:

  • There was no mention of the budget in the report.
  • Her name received an honorable mention in the competition results.
  • He made a casual mention of his travel plans.

Advanced Usage

• "Not to mention": Used to introduce an additional, often more significant point.

  • The car is expensive, not to mention the high insurance costs.

• "Worth a mention": Deserving to be noted or acknowledged.

  • His contribution, though small, is worth a mention.

• "Make mention of": To refer to or speak about something.

  • The article made mention of recent policy changes.

Variants and Related Words

• Mentionable (adj): Significant enough to be spoken about.
  • There were no mentionable errors in the document.

Synonyms

• Refer to: To direct attention to.
• Cite: To quote or mention as an example or authority.
• Note: To observe or remark.
• Acknowledge: To recognize or admit the existence of.

Related Phrases

• Don't mention it: A polite response to thanks, meaning "you're welcome" or "it was nothing."

  • "Thank you for your help." – "Don't mention it."

• Honorable mention: An award or recognition given to a candidate who did not win a top prize but is deemed worthy of note.

  • Her project received an honorable mention in the science fair.

Noun

1. an official recognition of merit
   • although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention
2. 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. a remark that calls attention to something or someone
   • she made frequent mention of her promotion
   • there was no mention of it
   • the speaker made several references to his wife

Verb

1. commend
   • he was cited for his outstanding achievements
2. 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. make reference to
   • His name was mentioned in connection with the invention