mention

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both

pl: mentionspast: mentionedpp: mentioneding: mentioning

This word carries a sense of lightness and brevity. It suggests a glancing reference rather than a deep dive or a formal presentation. When you mention something, you are often just planting a seed or bringing a topic to the surface without intending to exhaust the subject.

Countable when referring to a specific instance of a reference (He made a mention of the weather). Uncountable when referring to the general act of referencing something.

Meanings

Transitive Verb

[someone][something]

To refer to something briefly or without going into detail.

"He mentioned the new project during the meeting."

Intransitive Verb

To speak of something briefly.

"She mentioned that she would be late."

Noun

A brief reference to someone or something.

"The report contains a brief mention of the budget cuts."

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