mention

US /ˈmɛnʃən/

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UK /'menʃn/

A2TOEIC

v.t.Transitive VerbTo refer to or talk or write about something

I thought he would mention this to you when he saw you at dinner

n. (u.)Uncountable NounAct of referring to or talking about something

Even the very mention of his ex-wife makes him angry

n. (u.)Uncountable NounA formal acknowledgement of something

She received a special mention for her work.

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10:46

Philosophers often rely on what's known as the Use/Mention Distinction.
Philosophers often rely on what's known as the Use/Mention Distinction.
The use/mention distinction is helpful when we talk about sensitive, or taboo words, because, we have to use them in order to talk about them.
The use/mention distinction is helpful when we talk about sensitive, or taboo words, because, we have to use them in order to talk about them.

35:17

friend and afterwards I'll say, “I'm surprised you didn't mention it.”
friend and afterwards I'll say, “I'm surprised you didn't mention it.”

09:18

Not to mention, even if Barnard's Star B isn't exactly a “swipe right” for us
Not to mention, even if Barnard's Star B isn't exactly a “swipe right” for us

50:43

I did mention to them that we are going to take this challenge on one more time.
I did mention to them that we are going to take this challenge on one more time.

07:10

The authors even mention that the relative age effect can have a negative impact on public health because it can reduce the lifetime levels of physical activity.
The authors even mention that the relative age effect can have a negative impact on public health because it can reduce the lifetime levels of physical activity.
Some studies even mention the underdog hypothesis - since younger children are less physically mature, they must possess or develop superior skills to be competitive.
Some studies even mention the underdog hypothesis - since younger children are less physically mature, they must possess or develop superior skills to be competitive.

15:25

the internal organs here in the abdomen but real quick because I forgot to mention earlier,
the internal organs here in the abdomen but real quick because I forgot to mention earlier,

08:59

I'm mainly going to explain how we use these verbs in British English, but I will also mention some American usage too.
I'm mainly going to explain how we use these verbs in British English, but I will also mention some American usage too.

06:43

Did I mention having a terrible sense of humor?
Did I mention having a terrible sense of humor?

03:41

Not once during this movie or "Home Alone" do the two crooks ever mention Kevin’s name.
Not once during this movie or "Home Alone" do the two crooks ever mention Kevin’s name.

02:34

I didn't mention exactly where in Germany we are.
I didn't mention exactly where in Germany we are.