mention

/mɛnˈʃən/

Definitions

1. verb

to refer to or speak about someone or something

“She mentioned the project in her speech.”

2. noun

the act of referring to or speaking about someone or something

“The mention of her name in the newspaper made her famous.”

3. noun

a reference or allusion to someone or something

“The book contains many mentions of historical events.”

4. verb

to include or name someone or something in a list, document, or record

“The hotel will mention your name on the reservation.”

5. verb

to make someone or something known or noticeable

“The news will mention the winner of the contest tonight.”

Synonyms

  • allude
  • cite
  • invoke
  • refer

Antonyms

  • ignore
  • omit