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mention

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmɛnʃən/ · UK /ˈmenʃən/

Forms: mentions, mentioned, mentioning

mention means: To say or write something about someone or something briefly.

verb

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To say or write something about someone or something briefly.

  • Did she mention my name?
  • He mentioned seeing you at the station.
  • I forgot to mention that dinner is at seven.

How to use it: mention something to someone (I mentioned the problem to my teacher.); mention doing something (She mentioned visiting her sister.); mention that… (He mentioned that the shop was closed.)

Similar words: refer to, bring up

Common phrases: mention something, mention a name, mention to someone

noun

BRIEF REFERENCEB1

A short spoken or written reference to someone or something.

  • The report contains no mention of costs.
  • Her work deserves a mention.
  • He received a brief mention in the newspaper.

How to use it: mention of someone/something (There was no mention of the missing keys.)

Similar words: reference

Common phrases: mention of something, make mention, passing mention

Questions about mention

What does mention mean?

To say or write something about someone or something briefly.

What is mention in other languages?

Türkçe: bahsetmek · Español: mencionar · Français: mentionner · Deutsch: erwähnen · Italiano: menzionare · 日本語: 言及する

How do you pronounce mention?

In American English /ˈmɛnʃən/; in British English /ˈmenʃən/.

How do you use mention in a sentence?

Did she mention my name? He mentioned seeing you at the station.

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