mention
word
/ˈmɛnʃən/
MEN-shuhn
/mˈɛnʃən/
MEN-shuhn
Definition
To speak or write briefly about someone or something, often without giving many details.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'mention something', 'mention that...', and 'mention someone/something to someone'. It usually means a brief reference, unlike 'describe' or 'explain', which give more detail. Often used in negatives like 'He didn't mention it' and polite requests like 'Don't mention it.'
Spanish: mencionarPortuguese (BR): mencionarPortuguese (PT): mencionarChinese (Simplified): 提到Chinese (Traditional): 提到Hindi: उल्लेख करनाArabic: يذكرBengali: উল্লেখ করা - বলাRussian: упоминатьJapanese: 言及する - 触れるVietnamese: nhắc đến - đề cậpKorean: 언급하다Turkish: bahsetmek - değinmekUrdu: ذکر کرناIndonesian: menyebut - menyatakan
Example Sentences
She mentioned your name in class today.
basic
He did not mention the problem.
basic
Can I mention your idea in the meeting?
basic
I think she mentioned that she was moving next month.
natural
Thanks for mentioning it — I completely forgot.
natural
Don't mention my salary to anyone, please.
natural