Mention meaning

What does “mention” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“mention” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a remark that calls attention to something or someone.

mention

a remark that calls attention to something or someone
“she made frequent mention of her promotion”
“there was no mention of it”
Synonymsreference
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”
Synonymscitation cite acknowledgment credit reference quotation
an official recognition of merit
“although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention”
Synonymshonorable mention

make reference to
“His name was mentioned in connection with the invention”
Synonymsadvert bring up cite name refer
make mention of
“She observed that his presentation took up too much time”
“They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing”
Synonymsnote observe remark
commend
“he was cited for his outstanding achievements”
Synonymscite

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University