mention
noun
1. a remark that calls attention to something or someone
- she made frequent mention of her promotion
- there was no mention of it
Similar word(s): reference
Definition categories: communication, comment, input, remark
2. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
- the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book
- the article includes mention of similar clinical cases
Similar word(s): acknowledgment, citation, cite, credit, quotation, reference
Definition categories: communication, annotation, notation, note
3. an official recognition of merit
- although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention
Definition categories: communication, accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels
verb
1. make reference to
- His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
Similar word(s): advert, cite, name, refer
Definition categories: communication, mean
2. make mention of
Similar word(s): note, observe, remark
Definition categories: communication, say, state, tell
3. commend
- he was cited for his outstanding achievements
Similar word(s): cite
Definition categories: communication, acknowledge, notice