Synonyms for mention
ˈmɛn ʃənmen·tion

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1. mention

   Advert, mention, and refer are used of language that more or less distinctly utters a certain thought; the others of language from which it may be inferred. We allude to a matter slightly, perhaps by a word or phrase, as it were in byplay; we advert to it when we turn from our path to treat it; we refer to it by any clear utterance that distinctly turns the mind or attention to it; as, marginal figures refer to a parallel passage; we mention a thing by explicit word, as by naming it. The speaker adverted to the recent disturbances and the remissness of certain public officers; tho he mentioned no name, it was easy to see to whom he alluded. One may hint at a thing in a friendly way, but what is insinuated is always unfavorable, generally both hostile and cowardly. One may indicate his wishes, intimate his plans, imply his opinion, signify his will, suggest a course of action. Compare SUGGESTION.

   Synonyms:
   advert, allude, hint, imply, indicate, insinuate, intimate, point, refer, signify, suggest

   Preposition:
   The passage evidently alludes to the Jewish Passover.

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1. mentionnoun

   Synonyms:
   declaration, notice, announcement, observation, remark, hint, communication

   Antonyms:
   silence, suppression, forgetfulness, omission

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1. mention, referencenoun

   a remark that calls attention to something or someone

   "she made frequent mention of her promotion"; "there was no mention of it"; "the speaker made several references to his wife"

   Synonyms:
   extension, denotation, character reference, reference point, reference, honorable mention, reference book, credit, acknowledgment, point of reference, reference work, computer address, consultation, address, quotation, character, cite, book of facts, source, citation

2. citation, cite, acknowledgment, credit, reference, mention, quotationnoun

   a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

   "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"

   Synonyms:
   extension, denotation, commendation, course credit, book of facts, character reference, credit rating, reference point, character, reference, citation, honorable mention, deferred payment, acknowledgement, reference book, quote, acknowledgment, credit entry, recognition, computer address, consultation, address, source, quotation, cite, point of reference, credit, reference work

3. mention, honorable mentionverb

   an official recognition of merit

   "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"

   Synonyms:
   credit, acknowledgment, honorable mention, citation, quotation, reference, cite

4. mention, advert, bring up, cite, name, referverb

   make reference to

   "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"

   Synonyms:
   come to, touch, relate, give ear, concern, put forward, reference, cite, consult, pertain, adduce, summons, abduce, elevate, key out, describe, appoint, pay heed, refer, call down, have-to doe with, conjure, lift, make, observe, arouse, key, remark, bring up, call, list, quote, conjure up, nurture, reboot, boot, advert, touch on, look up, constitute, summon, raise, identify, stir, get up, nominate, bear on, call forth, invoke, name, attend, hang, evoke, rear, denote, distinguish, parent, allude, diagnose, discover, note

5. note, observe, mention, remarkverb

   make mention of

   "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"

   Synonyms:
   point out, note, notice, watch over, cite, keep, bring up, take down, detect, respect, honor, take note, observe, advert, abide by, comment, watch, name, follow, honour, maintain, discover, refer, mark, find, celebrate, remark, keep an eye on

6. mention, citeverb

   commend

   "he was cited for his outstanding achievements"

   Synonyms:
   reference, note, bring up, refer, advert, remark, adduce, name, observe, summon, quote, abduce, summons, cite

Matched Categories

1. • Acknowledge
   • Remark
   • State

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1. mentionnoun

   Synonyms:
   [Used chiefly in the phrase make mention of.] cursory reference or allusion

2. mentionverb

   Synonyms:
   declare, name, tell, state, communicate, impart, report, cite, speak of, make known, make mention of, allude to, refer to

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1. List of paraphrases for "mention":

   mentioning, cite, reference, quote, refer, say, remind, recall, raise, speak, highlight, indicate, talk, indication, mentions

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How to use mention in a sentence?

1. Wang Wenbin:

   Its nothing but fake news aimed to smear China, which only indicates how crazy some people have gone to taint Chinas image and damage China-U.S. relations, china pursues an independent foreign policy of peace. We have never started a war with others, not to mention paying non-state actors to attack other countries.

2. Laura Weiss:

   There's too many people and professions to mention, but especially these nurses who I just witnessed work tirelessly, hours and hours and hours, and days and days and days, without a day off, who just have so much passion and skill, and care and kindness, how do you say thank you to someone who is just doing so much for others ? It's so inspiring.

3. Joe Namath:

   You mention 75, that’s the third quarter ending and the fourth quarter starting.

4. Pete Buttigieg:

   I believe the best way to defeat Donald Trump and deliver for the American people is to broaden and galvanize the majority that supports us on the critical issues, bernie Sanders believes in an inflexible ideological revolution that leaves out most Democrats, not to mention most Americans.

5. Sheriff John Hanlin:

   I will not name the shooter, i will not give him the credit he probably sought prior to this horrific and cowardly act. You will never hear me mention his name.