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mentions

/ˈmɛnʃənz/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of referring to or notifying someone about something.

  • A notice or announcement, typically one that is public.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈmɛnʃənz/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with mentions
mentioner , entioner , detentioner
Variants
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mention , mentions , mentionable , mentioned , mentioner , mentioners , mentioning , not to mention , honorable mention , honorable mentions
Forms
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mentions (present tense), mentioned (past tense), mentioning (present participle)


Etymology
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From Old French 'mention', from 'mentionner' - to mention, remind.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'mention' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

  2. The word 'mention' is derived from the Latin word 'meminisse', meaning 'to remember'.

  3. In ancient Rome, a 'mentio' was a formal announcement or declaration.


Related Concepts
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  1. Citation: A reference to a source of information or an acknowledgement of someone's work or ideas.

  2. Acknowledgement: An expression of gratitude or recognition for something.


Culture
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In literature, 'mentions' can refer to the acknowledgement of sources or citations. In art, it can refer to the inclusion of an artist's name or title in a work.

How to Memorize "mentions"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a speaker mentioning something or pointing to an object and saying 'mention'.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'mentions' with the act of speaking or writing about something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'mention it' as a mnemonic to remind yourself to include something.


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