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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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Montoya, a criminology major who also works at Starbucks, was the first to mention a potential suspect.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Many government incentives tied to OpenClaw - some with subsidies of up to 10 million yuan - mention "one-person companies", or start-ups run by an individual, with the help of AI.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Clement did indeed mention the man then known as a real estate tycoon and reality-TV host, however.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Peet perks up at the mention of Shear’s new writing project.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

When mention of the NSBers no longer brought on a volley of self-righteous wrath, I knew the person’s healing was not far away.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.