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Definition of mentioned - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
previously notedreferred to earlier
- The mentioned book is on the table.
- The mentioned article was very informative.
- Refer to the mentioned document for details.
Expressions with mentioned
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stated in the following text
The details are mentioned below in the report.
in the way stated earlier in this text
As mentioned above, the meeting starts at 10 AM.
most recently referred to in conversation or text
The last mentioned book was my favorite.
mentioned earlier in the same text
The above-mentioned rules must be followed.
officially recognized for bravery or service
The soldier was mentioned in dispatches for his actions during the battle.
frequently talked about or referred to
The oft-mentioned book finally arrived in the mail.
Origin of mentioned
Latin, mentionem (calling to mind)
Terms with mentioned included in their meaning
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previous thing
referring to a previously mentioned thing
difference
not the one already mentioned, but a different one
reference
referring to a specific thing previously mentioned
specific noun
used before a noun already mentioned or known
linguistics
referring to people or things previously mentioned
specific reference
specific object or person previously mentioned
difference
different from what was mentioned
additional
in addition to what was mentioned
additional
in addition to what was mentioned
quantity
indicates a large amount or large part of something mentioned
language
referring to something previously mentioned
continuing
up to and including the present or the time mentioned
time
specific time previously mentioned or understood
about to mention
introduces something about to be mentioned
previous mention
refers to people or things already mentioned
language
referring to multiple items or people previously mentioned
reference
referring to everything mentioned or present
comparison
any other person besides the one mentioned
alternative
different from what was mentioned
grammar
used before a noun to mean in addition to something mentioned
someone's home
in the home of the person mentioned
previous event
when something previously mentioned happened
two entities
referring to two people or things previously mentioned
fractions
indicating a portion of a previously mentioned quantity
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- French:mentionné, ...
- German:erwähnt, ...
- Italian:citato, ...
- Spanish:referido, ...
- Portuguese:referido, ...
- Chinese:提到的, ...
- Japanese:前述の, ...
- Arabic:مَذْكُور, ...
- Hebrew:הַנִּזְכָּר, ...
- Russian:упомянутая, ...
- Ukrainian:згадана, ...
- Hindi:उल्लिखित, ...
Definition of mention - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
brief referencerefer to something briefly and without going into detail
- She didn't mention your name during the meeting..
2.
recognitionacknowledge or honour someone
- The teacher mentioned her for her hard work.
3.
electionsRare US suggest someone as a candidateRare US
- He was mentioned for the manager position.
Noun
1.
public praiserecognition or acknowledgment of merit
- He received a special mention for his bravery.
2.
reference madereference to someone or something in speech or writing
- She made a brief mention of the incident in her report..
3.
internetRare US social media notification of being taggedRare US
- I saw your mention on Twitter yesterday.
Expressions with mention
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you're welcome
"Thanks for your help." "Don't mention it."
introduce a sensitive topic with caution
Dare I mention the budget cuts in this meeting?
be considered too unimportant to talk about
His minor mistake did not rate a mention in the report.
receive special praise without winning the main prize
She was happy to get an honourable mention in the contest.
not considered important enough to be mentioned
The tiny typo was fixed, but it didn't rate a mention in the meeting.
too much or too many; an excessive amount of
He has more mistakes than he cares to mention.
used to introduce a related comment or thought
Now you mention it, I did see her yesterday.
so many that listing them is impractical
The reasons for his success are too numerous to mention.
leading to severe consequences if spoken
It's fatal to mention his past mistakes during the interview.
official recognition for bravery or service
He received a mention in dispatches for his actions during the battle.
brief reference without detailed discussion
His achievements were just a mention in passing during the speech.
used to introduce a related thought or topic
Come to mention it, I did see her yesterday.
not important enough to talk about or notice
The mistake was hardly worth a mention.
official acknowledgment of merit without a prize
The artist's work earned an honorable mention at the exhibition.
special recognition given without a prize
She received an honourable mention for her innovative design..
do not talk about or refer to something
The report made no mention of the missing files.
say someone's name in a conversation
She refused to mention any names during the interview.
used to emphasize an additional point
The meal was delicious, not to mention affordable.
recognition given for something impressive but not the main prize
She received a special mention for her creative project.
the act of just saying something that causes a reaction
The mere mention of exams makes her nervous.
expresses that something is obvious or known
I need hardly mention the importance of education.
not important enough to talk about
The error was so small, it's hardly worth a mention.
recognition for notable achievement without winning
She received an honorary mention for her painting.
refer to something or someone briefly
She will make mention of your contributions in her speech..
Origin of mention
Latin, mentio (a calling to mind)
Examples of mention in a sentence
Please mention the date in your email. She was mentioned in the report for her contributions. The award ceremony mentioned several volunteers for their efforts. She was mentioned as a potential leader. The committee mentioned him for the board role. The project got a mention in the local newspaper.
Her artwork earned a mention at the gallery opening. The article included a mention of her achievements. His mention of the event was unexpected. I received a mention in her Instagram story. His mention in the post went viral.
View all translations of mention
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- French:mentionner, mention, ...
- German:erwähnen, Erwähnung, ...
- Italian:citare, menzione, ...
- Spanish:nombrar, mención, ...
- Portuguese:mencionar, menção, ...
- Chinese:提到, 表彰, ...
- Japanese:言及する, 言及, ...
- Arabic:ذَكَرَ, تَنويه, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַזְכִּיר, צִיּוּן לְשֶׁבַח, ...
- Russian:упомянуть, упоминание, ...
- Ukrainian:згадувати, відзначення, ...
- Hindi:उल्लेख करना, प्रशंसा, ...
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