mention
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmɛnʃən/
KK: /ˈmɛnʃən/
noun
Definition
A brief reference to something or someone, often made casually or incidentally.
Example
The speaker made a mention of the recent changes in the policy during the meeting.
Conversation
Did you hear that John got an honorable mention at the awards?
Yeah, that's amazing! He really deserved it.
I thought his project was the best, so it’s great to see a mention for him.
Absolutely! It’s nice when talent gets recognized like that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reference
citation
allusion
Antonyms
neglect
omission
disregard
transitive verb
Definition
To refer to something briefly or casually in speech or writing.
Example
She didn't forget to mention her achievements during the interview.
Tense Forms
Past: mentioned
Past Participle: mentioned
Conversation
Did you mention our plans to Sarah yet?
Not yet, I completely forgot about it!
No worries, just make sure to mention it when you see her next.
Root Explanation
Mention → It is formed from 'mentio' (from Latin, meaning to bring up or refer to) and the suffix '-tion' (meaning the action or process of). The word 'mention' refers to the action of bringing something up or referring to it.
Memory Tip
Think of 'bringing up' a topic — 'mentio' means to refer to something, and '-tion' indicates the action. This helps you remember that to mention means to refer to something.
Visually Confused Words
tention
enation
metin
premention
emendation
venation
pimenton
munition