mention

🇺🇸 /ˈmenʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmenʃn/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B1
verb
A2

to say or write something about someone or something

I forgot to mention that the meeting starts at 10 AM.

R

to suggest someone for a job or position

They might mention your name for the manager job.

noun
B1

a time when someone or something is talked about

There was a mention of the new policy in the news.

R

praise or recognition for good work

She received special mention for her excellent report.

translation

v. to say or write something about someone or something; to suggest someone for a job or position
n. a time when someone or something is talked about; praise or recognition for good work

Word Forms

3rd Present mentions
Progressive mentioning
Past mentioned
Perfect mentioned
Plural mentions