Home / M / mention

mention

nounverb /mɛnʃən/ 2 syllables 7 letters Scrabble 9 WWF 12
Definitions
noun

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

“the article includes mention of similar clinical cases”

noun

an official recognition of merit

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

noun

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

“she made frequent mention of her promotion”

verb

make mention of

verb

make reference to

“His name was mentioned in connection with the invention”

verb

commend

Want another word?
Spin the dictionary for a fresh one.
Generate a word →