mention

Noun
  1. A remark that calls attention to something or someone (synset 106778981)
    "she made frequent mention of her promotion"; "there was no mention of it"; "the speaker made several references to his wife"
    is a type of: comment, input, remark - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
    subtypes:
    • allusion - passing reference or indirect mention
    • retrospection - reference to things past
    • name-dropping - the practice of casually mentioning important people in order to impress your listener
    same as: reference
  2. A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage (synset 106776392)
    "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases"
    is a type of: annotation, notation, note - a comment or instruction (usually added)
    subtypes:
    same as: acknowledgment, citation, cite, credit, quotation, reference
  3. An official recognition of merit (synset 106719256)
    "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"
    is a type of: accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
    same as: honorable mention
Verb
  1. Make reference to (synset 201026199)
    "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
    is a type of: have in mind, mean, think of - intend to refer to
    subtypes:
    • commend, remember - mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship
    • speak of the devil - mention someone's name who just then appears
    • remember - mention favorably, as in prayer
    • cite, quote - refer to for illustration or proof
    • touch on - refer to or discuss briefly
    • appeal, invoke - cite as an authority; resort to
    • namedrop - refer to people that one assumes one's interlocutors admire in order to try to impress them
    • bring up, raise - put forward for consideration or discussion
    • drag up, dredge up - mention something unpleasant from the past
    • cross-refer - refer from one entry to another, as in catalogues, books, and lists
    same as: advert, bring up, cite, name, refer
  2. Make mention of (synset 201022014)
    "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"
    is a type of: say, state, tell - express in words
    subtypes: comment, notice, point out, remark - make or write a comment on
    same as: note, observe, remark
  3. Commend (synset 201025080)
    "he was cited for his outstanding achievements"
    is a type of: acknowledge, notice - express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
    same as: cite

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