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mention

[men-shuhn] / ˈmɛn ʃən /
NOUN
referral, observation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledgment comment footnote indication notice notification recognition reference remark utterance
STRONG
allusion citation naming note specifying tribute
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance silence
WEAK
quiet
VERB
refer to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledge allude to bring up cite declare detail disclose discuss introduce name notice point out quote recount report reveal speak of specify suggest tell touch on
STRONG
acquaint adduce advert broach communicate designate divulge enumerate impart infer instance intimate notify observe remark state
WEAK
call attention to hint at make known point to speak about throw out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal disavow hide ignore neglect suppress withhold
STRONG
hold back keep

Example Sentences

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It does not mention the other, a 1929 Art Deco landmark.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The report did not mention whether any action was taken against the other pilots involved in the incident.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

To understand the basis of the court’s Monday decision, the only hint provided is the single citation they mention from a decision just last month: Zorn v.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

But again, he doesn’t even mention why — that I can live through that and still work seven days a week.”

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Her name fell from mention even in the Spiritualist press.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Vocabulary lists containing mention

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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 4

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