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mention

MEN-shuhn/ˈmɛnʃən/

Verbmentions, mentioning, mentioned

Noun pluralmentions

5 meanings of mention

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  1. 1
    refer toverbtransitive
    To talk about something quickly and briefly, without giving many details.

    Did the teacher mention the test tomorrow?

    She mentioned her trip only once during dinner.

    UsageSay mention the test (not incorrect: mention about the test). You mention it to someone.

    Similarraise, note, cite

  2. 2
    nouncountable or uncountable
    A short reference to someone or something in speech or writing.

    There was no mention of the party in her letter.

    The news gave the fire only a brief mention.

    UsageUse of after it: no mention of the party. People also say make mention of something.

    Similarreference, allusion

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  3. 3
    praisenouncountable or uncountable
    Public praise for good work, often given instead of a prize.

    My painting didn't win, but it got a special mention from the judges.

    At the hospital's awards night, the young nurse got a mention for her kindness to patients.

    UsageUsually special mention. You get one, often from the judges.

    Similarcommendation, citation, acknowledgment

    Note

Less common meanings

  1. 4
    social medianouncountableplural
    On social media, a post that tags or names you. Your mentions are all the posts like that.

    She checked her mentions after posting the photo.

    His mentions were full of angry comments after the game.

    UsageUsually my mentions, your mentions: you check your mentions.

    Note
  2. 5
    verb
    To say or write a word in order to talk about the word itself, not the thing it names.

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Origin

It came from Latin "mentiō," meaning a mention or calling to mind. It reached English through Old French "mention" and Middle English.

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 2 facts

  • The word ultimately came from Latin mentiō, meaning a mention or calling to mind. en.wiktionary.org
  • The word reached English through Old French mention and Middle English. en.wiktionary.org