- mention
- men|tion1 [ `menʃən ] verb transitive ***to say something during a conversation, but not discuss it much or give many details:He didn't mention her all evening.mention something to someone: I'll mention it to her when I see her tomorrow.mention that: Did I mention that I've got a new job?it is worth mentioning that: I think it's worth mentioning that we did most of the work.a. to refer to something in a written document without giving many details:The report mentions that the cost is higher than expected.mentioned above/below (=mentioned earlier or later in a document): The tests mentioned above were developed by doctors in Russia.don't mention it SPOKENused as a polite answer to someone who has just thanked you for somethingnot to mentionused for adding a comment that emphasizes the main idea of what you have already said:The weather here is gorgeous, not to mention the wonderful food.now that you mention it SPOKENused when someone says something that makes you realize or remember another thing:Now that you mention it, I did see a strange man outside.mentionmen|tion 2 [ `menʃən ] noun singular or uncount **the act of referring to someone or something in speech or writing:get a mention (=be mentioned): Torelli's recent movie, doesn't even get a mention.no mention of: There's no mention of any such costs in the contract.make mention of: The article makes mention of a visit she made to Greece.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.