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    mention

    mention - Dictionary definition and meaning for word mention

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

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text: that you mention it there was ice there
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