mention

(n) a remark that calls attention to something or someone
- she made frequent mention of her promotion
- there was no mention of it
- the speaker made several references to his wife
reference,
(n) 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
- the article includes mention of similar clinical cases
cite, quotation, acknowledgment, reference, citation, credit,
(n) an official recognition of merit
- although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention
honorable mention,

(v) make reference to
- His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
cite, refer, advert, name, bring up,
(v) make mention of
- She observed that his presentation took up too much time
- They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
note, remark, observe,
(v) commend
- he was cited for his outstanding achievements
cite,

cite refer advert name bring up reference quotation acknowledgment citation credit note remark observe honorable mention

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