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What is another word for Mention? – 150 Mention Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    reference citation comment remark observation note allusion hint suggestion indication intimation implication inference comment statement declaration announcement proclamation assertion allegation accusation insinuation innuendo reference comment observation notice citation quote quotation excerpt extraction mention comment remark observation note reference citation allusion hint suggestion indication intimation implication inference

    Meaning of Mention

    The primary meaning of the word "mention" is to refer to something or someone, often briefly or in passing.

    Definitions

    • To refer to something or someone, often briefly or in passing
    • * To speak or write about something or someone
    • * To bring something to someone's attention, or to make someone aware of something

    Etymology of Mention

    The word "mention" comes from the Old French word "mention", which is derived from the Latin word "mentio", meaning "a speaking of" or "a reference to"
    Historically, the word "mention" was first used in the 14th century to mean "a speaking of" or "a reference to"

    Example Uses

    • The professor made a mention of the upcoming exam in class
    • * She didn't mention her new job in the conversation
    • * The article mentions several key points about the new policy

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    silence omission exclusion disregard ignoring neglect oversight disregard omission suppression concealment secrecy silence muteness quietness stillness inattention indifference unconcern disregard neglect omission exclusion ignoring suppression concealment secrecy

    Related Nouns

    reference citation comment remark observation note allusion hint suggestion indication intimation implication inference statement declaration announcement proclamation assertion allegation accusation insinuation innuendo quote quotation excerpt extraction

    Related Verbs

    refer cite comment remark observe note allude hint suggest indicate intimate imply infer state declare announce proclaim assert allege accuse insinuate innuendo quote excerpt extract

    Related Adjectives

    brief passing casual incidental indirect implicit explicit direct straightforward obvious clear evident apparent noticeable prominent conspicuous notable noteworthy remarkable significant important relevant pertinent applicable related connected