Mention Definition
mention
noun
- 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"
- 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"
- an official recognition of merit; "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"
verb
- make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
- make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"
- commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements"
"Mention" in song lyrics
See how mention is used in real songs:
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"In case I didn't mention"
12 O'Clock w/ Raekwon the Chef — Nasty Immigrants * -
"Clothes on the counter, yo, I forgot to mention"
Above the Law f/ Snow — Dose of the Mega Flex -
"did I forget to mention"
Aceyalone — Anywhere You Go
Words that rhyme with mention
Usage tips for "mention"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "mention" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for mention to find words that pair well.