mention Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a remark that calls attention to something or someone
    reference.
    • she made frequent mention of her promotion
    • there was no mention of it
    • the speaker made several references to his wife
  2. noun a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
    acknowledgment; reference; citation; credit; cite; quotation.
    • 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
  3. noun an official recognition of merit
    honorable mention.
    • although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention
  4. verb make reference to
    name; bring up; advert; cite; refer.
    • His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
  5. verb make mention of
    note; remark; observe.
    • She observed that his presentation took up too much time
    • They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
  6. verb commend
    cite.
    • he was cited for his outstanding achievements

WordNet

Men"tion noun
Etymology
OE. mencioun, F. mention, L. mentio, from the root of meminisse to remember. See Mind.
Definitions
  1. A speaking or notice of anything, -- usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of.
    I will make mention of thy righteousness. Ps. lxxi. 16.
    And sleep in dull, cold marble, where no mention Of me more must be heard of. Shak.
Men"tion transitive verb
Etymology
Cf. F. mentionner.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Mentioned ; present participle & verbal noun Mentioning
Definitions
  1. To make mention of; to speak briefly of; to name.
    I will mention the loving-kindnesses of the Lord. Is. lxiii. 7.

Webster 1913