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MENTION

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Mention.

How to pronounce mention:

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Mention - as a noun

A remark that calls attention to something or someone

Example: "She made frequent mention of her promotion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reference
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commentinputremark
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "The student's essay failed to list several important citations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acknowledgmentcitationcitecreditquotationreference
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
annotationnotationnote
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An official recognition of merit

Example: "Although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
honorable mention

Mention - as a verb

Make reference to

Example: "He was named in connection with the invention"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advertbring upcitenamerefer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
have in mindmeanthink of
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make mention of

Example: "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
noteobserveremark
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
saystatetell
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Commend

Example: "He was cited for his outstanding achievements"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cite

Example Sentences

"She mentioned that she was going on vacation next month."
"He mentioned his new job during the conversation."
"They mentioned the upcoming meeting in their email."
"I mentioned your name when discussing the project."
"She mentioned the book she was reading at the book club meeting."
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Word Game Points

Is MENTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mention is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MENTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is MENTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mention is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MENTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is MENTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mention is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MENTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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