Mention

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛnʃən/

Mention (verb)

  1. to say or write something quickly without giving many details
  2. to say someone's name in a conversation or text

Examples

  • She didn't mention the weather during the meeting.
  • He mentioned the new policy in his speech.

Common collocations: mention briefly, mention in passing, fail to mention, mention by name, mention specifically

Mention (noun)

  1. a brief statement about someone or something

Examples

  • There was a mention of the event in the newsletter.
  • His achievements received a brief mention in the report.

Synonyms of Mention

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Mention

  • when something is deliberately not acknowledged