Mention (Verb)
Meaning 1
Commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 2
Make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The city's vibrant culture was mentioned in the travel brochure as one of its main attractions.
- Her name was mentioned several times during the awards ceremony for her outstanding contributions.
- The researcher's groundbreaking study was mentioned in the prestigious science journal.
- The novel's themes of love and sacrifice were repeatedly mentioned in the book reviews.
- The company's financial struggles were mentioned in the news conference as a major challenge for the new management.
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Meaning 3
Make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The company's CEO made a point to mention their competitors during the annual report.
- He didn't make mention of his struggles with learning the new software.
- I failed to mention in my review the good service I received at the restaurant.
- She took time to mention the generosity of her friends during her thank-you speech.
- It would be wise to make mention of the hotel's cancellation policy upfront.