mention

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of referring to or notifying someone about something.

• Noun

  A reference or allusion to a person, thing, or event.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɛnʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1235931"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mention
sition , otion , mission

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. menition
   

2. mentioner
   

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Variants

List of all variants of mention that leads to same result
mention , mentions , mentionable , mentioned , mentioner , mentioners , mentioning , not to mention , mention only in passing , honorable mention , honorable mentions , don't mention it , make mention of , make no mention of , too numerous to mention

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Forms

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mentions, mentioned, mentioning

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Etymology

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From Old French 'mention' meaning 'mention, remembrance'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mention' is derived from the Latin word 'meminisse', which means 'to remember'.

2. In French, the word 'mention' means 'note' or 'remark'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reference: A mention is a type of reference to a person, thing, or idea.

2. Allusion: An allusion is a mention or reference to a person, place, or event that is not explicitly stated but can be inferred from the context.

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Culture

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In literature, a mention can be used to create suspense or intrigue. In history, mentions of certain events or people can provide important context. In art, a mention can refer to a small inscription or label.

How to Memorize "mention"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a speaker pointing to a name or object and saying 'mention'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mention' with the act of talking about something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Elderly Neighbor Invited Justus Over Night' to remember the definition of mention as 'the act of referring to or notifying someone about something'.

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