Mention Mentioned I ˈmenʃn Failed Word Speech Verb

• sorry, i won't mention it again.
• the newspaper failed to mention a word of johnson's speech.
• the doctor mentioned the possibility of going to nairobi for special treatment.
• the disease is rarely mentioned by western media.

mention

Verb Forms

1. to write or speak about something/somebody, especially without giving much information
• SEE ALSO above-mentioned
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/above-mentioned
• Sorry, I won't mention it again.
• The newspaper failed to mention a word of Johnson's speech.
• The doctor mentioned the possibility of going to Nairobi for special treatment.
• The disease is rarely mentioned by Western media.
• Now that you mention it, she did seem to be in a strange mood.
• Nobody mentioned anything to me about it.
• Did she mention where she was going?
• You mentioned in your letter that you might be moving abroad.
• He failed to mention that he was the one who started the fight.
• Did I mention going to see Vicky on Sunday?
• The cruise visits most places mentioned in the article.

Extra Examples

• Although she didn't actually mention the move, I am sure that was in her mind.
• Incidents like those mentioned above are becoming more common.
• Did I mention the fact that I'm now single?
• He avoided mentioning his family.
• In the example mentioned above, either method of construction could have been used.
• He only mentioned his work in passing.
• She didn't mention the economy in her speech.
• He was the first to publicly mention this.
• My name wasn't mentioned at all.
• Wounded in action, he was twice mentioned in dispatches.
• I just never thought to mention it to you.
• Please don't mention this to Sally.
• Next spring has been mentioned as a possible time for the event.
• I casually mentioned that I might be interested in working abroad.
• Did he happen to mention putting you in his will?
2. to refer to somebody/something as being interesting, especially as a possible candidate for a job or position
• His name has been mentioned as a future MP.
3. used as a polite answer when somebody has thanked you for something
• SYNONYM you’re welcome
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/welcome_3#welcome_idmg_1
• ‘Thanks for all your help.’ ‘Don't mention it.’
4. used to introduce extra information and emphasize what you are saying
• He has two big houses in this country, not to mention his villa in France.
• I admired her confidence, not to mention the fact that she was intelligent and well spoken.

Word Origin

• Middle English (originally in make mention of): via Old French from Latin mentio(n-); related to mind.