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mention
US /ˈmɛnʃən/
・UK /'menʃn/
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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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How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
- 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.
Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
- 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.”
How Your Birth Month Impacts Your Success
- 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.
BOX SET: English In A Minute 5 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!
- 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.
15 SHOCKING Behind the Scenes Facts about Home Alone 2
- 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.
- 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.
The world's only float-through McDonalds
- I didn't mention exactly where in Germany we are.
I didn't mention exactly where in Germany we are.
How Shein Built a $66B Fast-Fashion Empire | WSJ The Economics Of
- The audits reported some incidents that involve what the company calls involuntary labor, but didn't mention exactly how many or where these incidents occurred.
The audits reported some incidents that involve what the company calls involuntary labor, but didn't mention exactly how many or where these incidents occurred.
- but didn't mention exactly how many
but didn't mention exactly how many
iPhone 15/15 Pro Impressions: Not Just USB-C!
- but they did mention that they have redesigned a bit of the interior of the chassis to make the back glass more replaceable.
but they did mention that they have redesigned a bit of the interior of the chassis to make the back glass more replaceable.
4 things to study EVERY DAY to become fluent in English
- I'll mention it quickly again now.
I'll mention it quickly again now.
- I'll mention it quickly again now.
I'll mention it quickly again now.
10 Signs Your Mental Health is Getting Worse
- We want to mention that we're happy to have Skillshare as a sponsor today because they really promote the idea of a self-made you.
We want to mention that we're happy to have Skillshare as a sponsor today because they really promote the idea of a self-made you.