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I used mention in class today.
What does Mention mean?
Mention means talk about something briefly.
Dictionary definition
To briefly say or write about something.
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Mention in a sentence
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In our group discussion, we had to mention ideas respectfully.
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The passage shows how people mention clearly to solve a social problem.
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Which word is closest in meaning to mention?
Name is close in meaning to mention.
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Mention
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men · shun · strongest beat: men
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MeaningMention means talk about something briefly.
ExampleExample: I used mention in class today.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- men · shun
- Strongest beat
- men
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on men.
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Synonyms
Words like Mention
nameCan be used as a similar word for mention in some contexts.
refer toCan be used as a similar word for mention in some contexts.
bring upCan be used as a similar word for mention in some contexts.
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Word family
Mention word family
Base word
mention
verb
mentions
Talks about briefly.
verb
mentioning
Talking about briefly.
verb
mentioned
Talked about briefly.
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Hint for students
Mention means to briefly say or write about something, often without giving every detail.
Common mix-up
Mention is not the same as explain. To mention something is to bring it up briefly; to explain it is to give details.
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Write one sentence that shows mention without using the word mention. Example: During lunch, Ana briefly said that the concert was tomorrow. Clue words: briefly said, concert was tomorrow Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show someone bringing up an idea or detail briefly?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Please mention the field trip when you write the announcement." Why does mention fit better than explain?
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