verb / noun
mention
MEN-shun/ˈmenʃn/
A brief reference to something in speech or writing.
The visitor briefly mentions the sculpture while discussing the nearby painting.
Etymology
Latin mentio joined “calling to mind” with “speaking of”: speech or writing brings something to attention. The sense of a reference later narrowed to the brief or incidental reference expressed by the verb.
In context
We won't go into detail about these, but I at least wanna mention them so you know that they exist.
More examples
- She mentioned that the office would close early.
- His name received a brief mention in the report.
- I had already mentioned the problem to the manager.
Forms
mention · mentions · mentioned · mentioning
Similar words
- refer to
- Can introduce a longer discussion rather than a brief reference.
- allude to
- Usually refers indirectly rather than explicitly naming something.