Definition and meaning of English word "mention"
mention
/ˈmɛnʃən/
Meaning
VerbTo make mention of; to speak of; to refer to; to name; to specify.
How to use
The verb 'mention' is often used in formal and informal contexts to refer to something or someone. A common mistake is to confuse 'mention' with 'mention to', where 'mention to' implies speaking to someone about something. For example, 'I mentioned my idea to my boss' implies you spoke directly to your boss.
🇬🇧 English
mention
Example
Mention his name
I mention it
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Common phrases
- mention in passing— to briefly mention something
- mention by name— to specifically name someone or something
- not mention— to deliberately not talk about something
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Frequency rank: #394 in English
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The English word "mention" means "mention" in English.
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