mention

//ˈmɛnʃən//
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Verb

mentionInfinitive
mentionPresent tense
mentionedPast tense
mentionedPast participle
mentioningPresent participle
mentionsThird-person singular
1

to refer to something or someone briefly or in passing, especially in speech or writing

He mentioned that he would be late for the meeting.

2

to make a remark about something without giving much detail

He mentioned that he was going away for a few days.

Noun

mentionSingular
mentionsPlural
1

a brief or indirect reference to something or someone

He made no mention of his plans to leave the company.

2

an instance of being referred to or cited

The book received several mentions in the press.

Synonym

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