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English to English noun
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a remark that calls attention to something or someone |  | Example: she made frequent mention of her promotion
there was no mention of it
the speaker made several references to his wife
source: wordnet30
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a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage | | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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an official recognition of merit | | Example: although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention
source: wordnet30
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A speaking or notice of anything, -- usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of. | | source: webster1913 verb
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make reference to | | Example: His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
source: wordnet30
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make mention of | | Example: She observed that his presentation took up too much time
They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
source: wordnet30
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commend | | Example: he was cited for his outstanding achievements
source: wordnet30
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To make mention of; to speak briefly of; to name. | | source: webster1913
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