Mention
verb
To talk about something or someone in a few words.
She mentioned that the store would be closed tomorrow.
Often appears as...
- mention in passing
- mention casually
noun
The act of talking about someone or something in a few words.
I was surprised to hear a mention of my name in their conversation.
Often appears as...
- honorable mention
- make mention of
verb
To say or write something in a formal or official way.
The report did not mention any names.
Often appears as...
- mention in a report
- mention in a document
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A reference or citation in a document.
The research paper had several mentions of previous studies on the topic.
Often appears as...
- written mention
- document mention
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To talk about something or someone in a few words.
She mentioned that the store would be closed tomorrow.
Often appears as...
- mention in passing
- mention casually
noun
The act of talking about someone or something in a few words.
I was surprised to hear a mention of my name in their conversation.
Often appears as...
- honorable mention
- make mention of
verb
To say or write something in a formal or official way.
The report did not mention any names.
Often appears as...
- mention in a report
- mention in a document
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A reference or citation in a document.
The research paper had several mentions of previous studies on the topic.
Often appears as...
- written mention
- document mention
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Conversation
Use 'mention' in informal chats to introduce a small piece of information.
Oh, I forgot to mention, we're having a party next week.
Pro Tip 2/3Brief Interjection
'Mention' can introduce an aside or relevant fact while discussing something else.
The movie was great, not to mention the awesome soundtrack.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overemphasis
Using 'mention' shows that the information is not the main focus of the conversation.
He briefly mentioned the meeting but didn't go into details.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Conversation
Use 'mention' in informal chats to introduce a small piece of information.
Oh, I forgot to mention, we're having a party next week.
Pro Tip 2/3Brief Interjection
'Mention' can introduce an aside or relevant fact while discussing something else.
The movie was great, not to mention the awesome soundtrack.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overemphasis
Using 'mention' shows that the information is not the main focus of the conversation.
He briefly mentioned the meeting but didn't go into details.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Conversation
Use 'mention' in informal chats to introduce a small piece of information.
Oh, I forgot to mention, we're having a party next week.
Pro Tip 2/3Brief Interjection
'Mention' can introduce an aside or relevant fact while discussing something else.
The movie was great, not to mention the awesome soundtrack.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overemphasis
Using 'mention' shows that the information is not the main focus of the conversation.
He briefly mentioned the meeting but didn't go into details.
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Mick Mountz: What...
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Why are there so many...
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Filming Antarctica's...
and and it mentioned these things called barnacles and i was like really fascinated it said there were those ice formations that grew down from the the eyes from the surface ice uh remarkably quickly but no one had really seen the growth of them and i thought my god you know we could film we're going
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Why certain naturally...
And if a fire-dependent forest goes too long without burning, that raises the risk of a catastrophic blaze, which could destroy a forest completely, not to mention people's homes and lives. That's why forest rangers sometimes intentionally start controlled burns
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Why is yawning...
allows us to empathize with others' feelings at a deeper level. Scientists discovered this empathetic response to yawning while testing the first hypothesis we mentioned, fixed action pattern. This study was set up to show that dogs would enact a yawn reflex
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Can you solve...
Probably not. There's no evidence he did, and some of the brands mentioned are too recent. But the logic here is not so different from what you'd use to solve equations with multiple variables, even those describing the nature of the universe.
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Brown Bear Attack PIPE...
with five sharp claws not to mention intelligence and an acute sense of smell it all adds up to make brown bears amazing predators and that's why it's so important that we keep a safe distance and tread carefully in their habitat
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Is it possible to create...
The universe is bustling with matter and energy. Even in the vast apparent emptiness of intergalactic space, there's one hydrogen atom per cubic meter. That's not the mention a barrage of particles and electromagnetic radiation
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How playing sports...
and if you do, there are so many benefits. You'll be a part of a supportive community, you'll be building your confidence, you'll be exercising your body, and you'll be nurturing your mind, not to mention having fun.
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An eco-modernist...
recycled materials I was committed to helping the planet but I came to realize that none of the eco conscious actions I've mentioned even if we all did them would be enough to solve the great
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Mick Mountz: What...
because that's where the pick stations were. They sorted it out for themselves. So I'll conclude with just one final video that shows how this comes to bear on the pick worker's actual day in the life of. So as we mentioned, the process is to move inventory along the highway and then find your way into these pick stations.
Video examples
Why are there so many...
but because of the way traits are inherited, all of the seedlings produced will have different sets of genes and characteristics. This means that to achieve a desired quality, it takes a lot of offspring, not to mention patience on the breeder's part. When a seedling does bear fruit with the desired qualities,
Video examples
Filming Antarctica's...
and and it mentioned these things called barnacles and i was like really fascinated it said there were those ice formations that grew down from the the eyes from the surface ice uh remarkably quickly but no one had really seen the growth of them and i thought my god you know we could film we're going
Video examples
Why certain naturally...
And if a fire-dependent forest goes too long without burning, that raises the risk of a catastrophic blaze, which could destroy a forest completely, not to mention people's homes and lives. That's why forest rangers sometimes intentionally start controlled burns
Video examples
Why is yawning...
allows us to empathize with others' feelings at a deeper level. Scientists discovered this empathetic response to yawning while testing the first hypothesis we mentioned, fixed action pattern. This study was set up to show that dogs would enact a yawn reflex
Video examples
Can you solve...
Probably not. There's no evidence he did, and some of the brands mentioned are too recent. But the logic here is not so different from what you'd use to solve equations with multiple variables, even those describing the nature of the universe.
Video examples
Brown Bear Attack PIPE...
with five sharp claws not to mention intelligence and an acute sense of smell it all adds up to make brown bears amazing predators and that's why it's so important that we keep a safe distance and tread carefully in their habitat
Video examples
Is it possible to create...
The universe is bustling with matter and energy. Even in the vast apparent emptiness of intergalactic space, there's one hydrogen atom per cubic meter. That's not the mention a barrage of particles and electromagnetic radiation
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How playing sports...
and if you do, there are so many benefits. You'll be a part of a supportive community, you'll be building your confidence, you'll be exercising your body, and you'll be nurturing your mind, not to mention having fun.
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An eco-modernist...
recycled materials I was committed to helping the planet but I came to realize that none of the eco conscious actions I've mentioned even if we all did them would be enough to solve the great
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Quote examples
Joe Morton
American Actor
Without mentioning any names, there was a film that was being done, and I ran into the producer on the plane. It was a book that I really, really loved, and I said, 'I'd love to be a part of this.' And they made it clear that that was not going to be possible - for no particular reason other than that there was just no part for a black person.
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Emma Willis
English Celebrity
I tell my children they're beautiful, but that's more about their character as the way they look. We never talk about size or what's 'normal,' as everyone is unique. And I definitely don't mention things that might worry me about my own body in front of them.
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Phan Thi Kim Phuc
Canadian Activist
When I meet children and people who suffer, when they mention any kind of pain, emotional pain, physical pain, I know what they need, because it's the same thing I need. They need healing, they need peace, they need joy, they need hope.
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Jonathan Franzen
American Novelist
I was unwise enough to actually mention this in public a few times, and in fact to point out that there were two versions of the book now. One of them had somebody else's name on the cover, one had my name on the cover.
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Tony McCoy
Irish Athlete
Really racing is about the horses, not me. You can't do it without the horses, and they are the big players as are the lads who look after them, and they rarely get a mention.
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Bo Burnham
American Comedian
Everyone in my family is very supportive, and any mention of family in my show is just, in my idea, the funniest version of the family of the guy of who's performing.
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Clifton Fadiman
American Writer
One measure of friendship consists not in the number of things friends can discuss, but in the number of things they need no longer mention.
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Jermaine Dupri
American Musician
To be mentioned in the same breath as people I admire means everything to me.
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Al Lewis
American Actor
I'm more important to me than any body you can mention. Do you know that?
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Robert Pires
French Coach
It's a huge honour that I'm mentioned in the same breath as Mesut.
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Joe Morton
American Actor
Without mentioning any names, there was a film that was being done, and I ran into the producer on the plane. It was a book that I really, really loved, and I said, 'I'd love to be a part of this.' And they made it clear that that was not going to be possible - for no particular reason other than that there was just no part for a black person.
Quote examples
Emma Willis
English Celebrity
I tell my children they're beautiful, but that's more about their character as the way they look. We never talk about size or what's 'normal,' as everyone is unique. And I definitely don't mention things that might worry me about my own body in front of them.
Quote examples
Phan Thi Kim Phuc
Canadian Activist
When I meet children and people who suffer, when they mention any kind of pain, emotional pain, physical pain, I know what they need, because it's the same thing I need. They need healing, they need peace, they need joy, they need hope.
Quote examples
Jonathan Franzen
American Novelist
I was unwise enough to actually mention this in public a few times, and in fact to point out that there were two versions of the book now. One of them had somebody else's name on the cover, one had my name on the cover.
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Tony McCoy
Irish Athlete
Really racing is about the horses, not me. You can't do it without the horses, and they are the big players as are the lads who look after them, and they rarely get a mention.
Quote examples
Bo Burnham
American Comedian
Everyone in my family is very supportive, and any mention of family in my show is just, in my idea, the funniest version of the family of the guy of who's performing.
Quote examples
Clifton Fadiman
American Writer
One measure of friendship consists not in the number of things friends can discuss, but in the number of things they need no longer mention.
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Jermaine Dupri
American Musician
To be mentioned in the same breath as people I admire means everything to me.
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Al Lewis
American Actor
I'm more important to me than any body you can mention. Do you know that?
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Robert Pires
French Coach
It's a huge honour that I'm mentioned in the same breath as Mesut.
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