mention

/mˈɛnʃən/

/ˈmɛnʃən/

[verb] [noun]

to mention

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

synonyms : advert

make mention of

synonyms : note

observe

remark

the act or instance of a planned discontinuation

commend

synonyms : cite

to include or reference another user's username or handle in a post, comment, or message, often by using the "@" symbol followed by their username, drawing their attention to the content or inviting them to join the conversation

Mention

[NOUN]

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

synonyms : reference

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

synonyms : acknowledgment

an official recognition of merit

synonyms : honorable mention

Examples

1. Mentioning her new boyfriend just rubbed salt into the wound.

2. When the old girl finally kicked the bucket there was no mention of yours truly in the will.

3. You struck a raw nerve when you mentioned divorce.

4. She could not bring herself to mention it.

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