mention

7 definitions • 14 examples

to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words:

I'll mention your ideas to Jacinta.

[ + (that) ] He casually mentioned (that) he was leaving his job.

[ + -ing verb ] My wife mentioned seeing you the other day.

[ + question word ] Did she happen to mention whether she would be coming?

to refer to something or someone:

I promised never to mention the incident again.

Did she mention me in her letter?

a short remark or written statement:

The story didn't even get a mention in the newspaper.

When I ordered the catalogue, there was no mention of any payment.

an occasion when something or someone is mentioned:

Even the mention of her name makes him blush.

an occasion when a product, person etc. is referred to on a social media site:

Tracking brand mentions can lead to a clearer understanding of how others interact with your brand's products or services.

Mentions are a useful way to measure brand awareness and find out who’s really talking about you online.

an occasion when a person is publicly praised for having done something, such as their job, extremely well:

At the awards ceremony, Chrissie Scott got/received a special mention for her reporting on the conflict.

to speak about someone or something, esp. briefly and without giving much detail:

[ + (that) clause ] Has he mentioned (that) he’s leaving his job?

I promised never to mention her again.