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men·tion
(mĕn′shən)tr.v. men·tioned, men·tion·ing, men·tions
To speak or write about, especially briefly or incidentally: I mentioned your idea during the conversation. She mentioned that she was going to be five minutes late.
n.
Idiom: 1. The act or an instance of mentioning something: He made no mention of the incident in his report. There was a mention of the play in the local newspaper.
2. A statement or citation of honor or appreciation: Sponsors were given a special mention during the opening ceremony.
not to mention
In addition to; as well as.
[From Middle English mencioun, reference, from Old French, from Latin mentiō, mentiōn-; see men- in Indo-European roots.]
men′tion·a·ble adj.
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mention
(ˈmɛnʃən)vb (tr)
1. to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally
2. to acknowledge or honour
3. not to mention something to say nothing of something too obvious to mention
n
4. a recognition or acknowledgment
5. a slight reference or allusion: he only got a mention in the article; the author makes no mention of that.
6. the act of mentioning
7. (Linguistics) philosophy logic linguistics the occurrence (of an expression) in such a context that it is itself referred to rather than performing its own linguistic function. In "Fido" names Fido, the word Fido is first mentioned and then used to refer to the dog. Compare use18 See also formal mode
8. chiefly Austral and NZ a preliminary hearing in a court of law
[C14: via Old French from Latin mentiō a calling to mind, naming, from mēns mind]
ˈmentionable adj
ˈmentioner n
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men•tion
(ˈmɛn ʃən)v.t.
1. to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of.
2. to cite formally for a meritorious act or achievement.
n. 3. a brief or incidental reference; a mentioning.
4. formal recognition for a meritorious act or achievement.
Idioms: not to mention, in addition to: They own two houses, not to mention a boat.
[1250–1300; Middle English mencioun < Anglo-French < Latin mentiō reference, mention = men- (base of) mēns mind (see mental1)) + -tiō -tion]
men′tion•a•ble, adj.
men′tion•er, n.
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- oojah, ooja-ka-piv, oojiboo - An oojah or ooja-ka-piv or oojiboo is "a thing whose name one forgets, does not know, or prefers not to mention."
- apophasis - Mentioning a subject by saying one is not going to mention it.
- infandous - Describing something too horrible to mention.
- mention - Its etymological notion is "reminding," from Latin mentio, "remembrance."
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comment
– mention – remark1. 'comment'
If you comment on a situation, or make a comment about it, you give your opinion on it.
Mr Cook has not commented on these reports.
I was wondering whether you had any comments.
2. 'mention'
If you mention something, you say it, but only briefly, especially when you have not talked about it before.
He mentioned that he might go to New York.
3. 'remark'
If you remark on something, or make a remark about it, you say what you think or what you have noticed, often in a casual way.
Visitors remark on how well the children look.
Martin made a rude remark about her t-shirt.
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mention
Past participle: mentioned
Gerund: mentioning
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| Noun | 1. |  mention - 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"comment, remark, input - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account" allusion - passing reference or indirect mention retrospection - reference to things past; "the story begins with no introductory retrospections" name-dropping - the practice of casually mentioning important people in order to impress your listener; "the hard thing about name-dropping is to avoid being too obvious about it" |
| 2. |  mention - 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"annotation, notation, note - a comment or instruction (usually added); "his notes were appended at the end of the article"; "he added a short notation to the address on the envelope" photo credit - a note acknowledging the source of a published photograph cross-index, cross-reference - a reference at one place in a work to information at another place in the same work | |
| 3. |  mention - an official recognition of merit; "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention" | |
| Verb | 1. | mention - make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention" have in mind, think of, mean - intend to refer to; "I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France"; "Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!" commend, remember - mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship; "Remember me to your wife" speak of the devil - mention someone's name who just then appears remember - mention favorably, as in prayer; "remember me in your prayers" quote, cite - refer to for illustration or proof; "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior" touch on - refer to or discuss briefly invoke, appeal - cite as an authority; resort to; "He invoked the law that would save him"; "I appealed to the law of 1900"; "She invoked an ancient law" namedrop - refer to people that one assumes one's interlocutors admire in order to try to impress them bring up, raise - put forward for consideration or discussion; "raise the question of promotions"; "bring up an unpleasant topic" cross-refer - refer from one entry to another, as in catalogues, books, and lists |
| 2. | mention - make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing" | |
| 3. |  mention - commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements"acknowledge, notice - express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with; "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"; "She acknowledged his complement with a smile"; "it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing" |
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mention
verb
1. refer to, point out, acknowledge, bring up, state, report, reveal, declare, cite, communicate, disclose, intimate, tell of, recount, hint at, impart, allude to, divulge, broach, call attention to, make known, touch upon, adduce, speak about or of She did not mention her mother's absence.
noun
1. (often with of) reference to, announcement, observation, indication, remark on, notification, allusion to The statement made no mention of government casualties.
2. acknowledgment, recognition, tribute, citation, honourable mention, namecheck Two of the losers deserve special mention.
don't mention it not at all, any time, my pleasure 'Thank you very much.' 'Don't mention it.'
not to mention to say nothing of, besides, not counting, as well as It was both deliberate and malicious, not to mention sick.
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mention
verb1. To call or direct attention to something:
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Translations
ذِكْر، إشارَه، تَنْويهيَذْكُرُيَذكُريُشيرُ إلى
zmínkazmínitzmínit sehovořit
nævneomtalesige
mainitaviitatamaininta
spomenuti
megemlítmegemlítésemlítemlítés
drepa áe-î sem minnst er ágetahafa orð áimpra á
話に出す
언급하다
jau nekalbant apieužsiminimas
ierunātiesminētpieminēšanapieminēt
omembaomeniti
nämnaomnämna
กล่าวถึง
söz etmekbahsetmebahsetmekdeğinmediye söylemek
đề cập
mention
[ˈmenʃən]A. N
1. → mención f
the mere mention of his name exasperates me → la sola mención de su nombre me saca de quicio
at the mention of food, she looked up → al oír que se mencionaba comida, levantó la vista
it got a mention in the news → lo mencionaron en las noticias
to make mention of sth/sb → mencionar algo/a algn, hacer mención de algo/algn
there was no mention of any surcharge → no se mencionó ningún recargo adicional → no se hizo mención de ningún recargo adicional
see also honourable
the mere mention of his name exasperates me → la sola mención de su nombre me saca de quicio
at the mention of food, she looked up → al oír que se mencionaba comida, levantó la vista
it got a mention in the news → lo mencionaron en las noticias
to make mention of sth/sb → mencionar algo/a algn, hacer mención de algo/algn
there was no mention of any surcharge → no se mencionó ningún recargo adicional → no se hizo mención de ningún recargo adicional
see also honourable
2. (Mil) → citación f
B. VT → mencionar
I will mention it to him → se lo mencionaré, se lo diré
he mentioned to me that you were coming → me mencionó or comentó que venías
I've never heard him mention his father → nunca le he oído mencionar or mentar a su padre
too numerous to mention → demasiado numerosos para mencionar
he has been mentioned as a potential candidate → se ha hecho alusión a él or se le ha aludido como posible candidato
don't mention it to anyone → no se lo digas a nadie
don't mention it! (in reply to thanks) → ¡de nada!, ¡no hay de qué!
I need hardly mention that → ni que decir tiene que ..., no es necesario decir que ...
just mention my name → basta con decir mi nombre
he didn't mention any names → no dijo or dio los nombres
they make so much mess, not to mention the noise → lo dejan todo patas arriba, y no digamos ya el ruido que arman
to mention sb in one's will → dejar algo a algn en el testamento, legar algo a algn
it's worth mentioning that → merece la pena mencionar que ...
see also dispatch A2
I will mention it to him → se lo mencionaré, se lo diré
he mentioned to me that you were coming → me mencionó or comentó que venías
I've never heard him mention his father → nunca le he oído mencionar or mentar a su padre
too numerous to mention → demasiado numerosos para mencionar
he has been mentioned as a potential candidate → se ha hecho alusión a él or se le ha aludido como posible candidato
don't mention it to anyone → no se lo digas a nadie
don't mention it! (in reply to thanks) → ¡de nada!, ¡no hay de qué!
I need hardly mention that → ni que decir tiene que ..., no es necesario decir que ...
just mention my name → basta con decir mi nombre
he didn't mention any names → no dijo or dio los nombres
they make so much mess, not to mention the noise → lo dejan todo patas arriba, y no digamos ya el ruido que arman
to mention sb in one's will → dejar algo a algn en el testamento, legar algo a algn
it's worth mentioning that → merece la pena mencionar que ...
see also dispatch A2
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mention
[ˈmɛnʃən] vt
(= allude to) → mentionner
Several times he mentioned how much it cost → À plusieurs reprises, il a mentionné combien cela coûtait.
to mention (that) → mentionner que
She mentioned that it was her husband's birthday → Elle mentionna que c'était l'anniversaire de son mari.
I need hardly mention that → Je n'ai nul besoin de mentionner que ...
BUT Est-il besoin de rappeler que ... ?.
not to mention (= as well as) (+ noun) → sans parler de; (+ adj) → pour ne pas dire
to be mentioned → être mentionné(e)
Your name was mentioned → Votre nom a été mentionné.
Several times he mentioned how much it cost → À plusieurs reprises, il a mentionné combien cela coûtait.
to mention (that) → mentionner que
She mentioned that it was her husband's birthday → Elle mentionna que c'était l'anniversaire de son mari.
I need hardly mention that → Je n'ai nul besoin de mentionner que ...
BUT Est-il besoin de rappeler que ... ?.
not to mention (= as well as) (+ noun) → sans parler de; (+ adj) → pour ne pas dire
to be mentioned → être mentionné(e)
Your name was mentioned → Votre nom a été mentionné.
(response to thanks) don't mention it! → je vous en prie!, il n'y a pas de quoi!
thank you! - don't mention it! → merci! - il n'y a pas de quoi!
thank you! - don't mention it! → merci! - il n'y a pas de quoi!
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n → Erwähnung f; to get or receive a mention → erwähnt werden; he received a mention for bravery → er erhielt eine Auszeichnung or Belobigung für seine Tapferkeit; to give somebody/something a mention → jdn/etw erwähnen; there is a/no mention of it → es wird erwähnt/nicht erwähnt; I can’t find any mention of his name → ich kann seinen Namen nirgendwo finden; his contribution deserves special mention → sein Beitrag verdient es, besonders hervorgehoben zu werden; mention should also be made of … → … sollte Erwähnung finden (form); it’s hardly worth a mention → es ist kaum erwähnenswert, es lohnt sich kaum, das zu erwähnen; at the mention of his name/the police … → als sein Name/das Wort Polizei fiel or erwähnt wurde …
vt → erwähnen (to sb jdm gegenüber); he was mentioned in several dispatches → er wurde mehrfach lobend erwähnt; not to mention … → nicht zu vergessen …, geschweige denn …; France and Spain, not to mention Holland → Frankreich und Spanien, von Holland ganz zu schweigen or ganz abgesehen von Holland; too numerous to mention → zu zahlreich, um sie einzeln erwähnen zu können; don’t mention it! → (das ist doch) nicht der Rede wert!, (bitte,) gern geschehen!; if I may mention it → wenn ich das einmal sagen darf; it hardly needs mentioning that we’re very grateful → es versteht sich wohl von selbst, dass wir sehr dankbar sind; to mention somebody in one’s will → jdn in seinem Testament berücksichtigen; mention me to your parents! → empfehlen Sie mich Ihren Eltern! (form), → viele Grüße an Ihre Eltern!
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[ˈmɛnʃ/ən]2. vt (gen) → accennare a; (name, person) → fare il nome di, menzionare
I mentioned it to him → glielo ho accennato
just mention my name → basta che tu faccia il mio nome
all those people, too numerous to mention, who ... → tutti coloro che qui sarebbe troppo lungo elencare, i quali...
I need hardly mention that ... → inutile dire che...
not to mention, without mentioning → per non parlare di, senza contare
don't mention it! → non c'è di che!, prego!
I mentioned it to him → glielo ho accennato
just mention my name → basta che tu faccia il mio nome
all those people, too numerous to mention, who ... → tutti coloro che qui sarebbe troppo lungo elencare, i quali...
I need hardly mention that ... → inutile dire che...
not to mention, without mentioning → per non parlare di, senza contare
don't mention it! → non c'è di che!, prego!
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
mention
(ˈmenʃən) verb1. to speak of or refer to. He mentioned the plan.
2. to remark or say usually briefly or indirectly. She mentioned (that) she might be leaving.
noun (often with of) a (usually brief) remark (about). No mention was made of this matter.
not to mention used to emphasize something important or to excuse oneself for mentioning something relatively unimportant. He is rich and clever, not to mention handsome.
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→ يَذْكُرُ zmínit (se) nævne erwähnen αναφέρω mención mainita mentionner spomenuti menzionare 話に出す 언급하다 vermelden nevne wspomnieć mencionar упоминать nämna กล่าวถึง söz etmek đề cập 提及Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009