Dictionary Entry
mention
mention is a 7-letter English word with 8 senses as noun, transitive verb, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: A speaking or notice of anything, -- usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of. Face value is 9 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
7 letters · Scrabble 9 · Words With Friends 12 · 8 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
A speaking or notice of anything, -- usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of.
- 2transitive verb
To make mention of; to speak briefly of; to name.
- 3noun
an official recognition of merit
"although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"
- 4noun
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"
- 5noun
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
"she made frequent mention of her promotion"
"there was no mention of it"
Synonyms
- 6verb
make mention of
"She observed that his presentation took up too much time"
"They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"
- 7verb
commend
"he was cited for his outstanding achievements"
Synonyms
- 8verb
make reference to
"His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
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