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mention |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Mention \Men"tion\, n. [OE. mencioun F. mention, L. mentio, from the root of meminisse to remember. See {Mind}.] A speaking or notice of anything -- usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of I will make mention of thy righteousness. --Ps. lxxi. 16. And sleep in dull, cold marble, where no mention Of me more must be heard of --Shak. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Mention \Men"tion\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Mentioned}; p. pr & vb n. {Mentioning}.] [Cf. F. mentionner.] To make mention of to speak briefly of to name I will mention the loving-kindnesses of the Lord. --Is. lxiii. 7. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: mention n 1: 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" [syn: {reference}] 2: a short note acknowledging a source of information or quoting a passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases" [syn: {citation}, {credit}, {reference}, {quotation}] 3: an official recognition of merit; "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention" [syn: {honorable mention}] v 1: make reference to: "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention" [syn: {advert}, {bring up}, {cite}, {name}, {refer}] 2: make mention of "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing" [syn: {note}, {observe}, {remark}] 3: cite, as for an outstanding achievement [syn: {acknowledge}, {cite}]
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