Mention
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛnʃən/
Mention (verb)
- to say or write something quickly without giving many details
- 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)
- 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.