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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024men•tion /ˈmɛnʃən/USA pronunciation v. - to refer briefly to;
speak of: [~ + object]Did she mention this to her husband?[~ + (that) clause]Did I mention that we're leaving in five minutes?
n. [uncountable] - an incidental reference:The dog barked at the mention of her master's name.
- formal recognition for a noteworthy act:to receive honorable mention for her essay.
Idioms- Don't mention it. This phrase is used as a polite answer to someone who has thanked you for your help:"Thanks for everything.'' "--Don't mention it; I was glad to help.''
- Idioms not to mention, in addition to:They own two houses, not to mention a boat.
See -men-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024men•tion (men′shən),USA pronunciation v.t. - to refer briefly to;
name, specify, or speak of:Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project. - to cite formally for a meritorious act or achievement:He was mentioned in dispatches from the war zone.
- Idiomsnot to mention, in addition to;
without mentioning:We were served a sumptuous entree, not to mention the other courses.
n. - a direct or incidental reference;
a mentioning:to make mention of a place. - formal recognition for a meritorious act or achievement:Her entry in the science competition received a special mention.
- Latin, as above
- Anglo-French
- Latin mentiōn- (stem of mentiō) a calling to mind, a touching upon (see mental1, -ion); replacing Middle English mencioun
- 1250–1300
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged indicate, allude to.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged allusion, notice.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ vb (transitive)- to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally
- to acknowledge or honour
- not to mention something ⇒ to say nothing of something too obvious to mention
n - a recognition or acknowledgment
- a slight reference or allusion
- the act of mentioning
Etymology: 14th Century: via Old French from Latin mentiō a calling to mind, naming, from mēns mindˈmentionable adj |