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mentioning

men·tion
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [men-shuh n]
    • /ˈmɛn ʃən/
    • /ˈmen.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [men-shuh n]
    • /ˈmɛn ʃən/

Definitions of mentioning word

  • verb with object mentioning to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project. 1
  • verb with object mentioning to cite formally for a meritorious act or achievement: He was mentioned in dispatches from the war zone. 1
  • noun mentioning a direct or incidental reference; a mentioning: to make mention of a place. 1
  • noun mentioning formal recognition for a meritorious act or achievement: Her entry in the science competition received a special mention. 1
  • idioms mentioning not to mention, in addition to; without mentioning: We were served a sumptuous entree, not to mention the other courses. 1
  • noun mentioning Present participle of mention. 1

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Origin of mentioning

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; < Latin mentiōn- (stem of mentiō) a calling to mind, a touching upon (see mental1, -ion); replacing Middle English mencioun < Anglo-French < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Mentioning

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

mentioning popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

mentioning usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for mentioning

noun mentioning

  • suggesting — to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
  • introduction — the act of introducing or the state of being introduced.
  • intimating — to indicate or make known indirectly; hint; imply; suggest.
  • citing — to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority: He cited the Constitution in his defense.
  • naming — a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.

adjective mentioning

  • noting — a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
  • observing — to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street.
  • saying — what a person says or has to say.

Antonyms for mentioning

adjective mentioning

  • omitting — to leave out; fail to include or mention: to omit a name from a list.

See also

Matching words

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