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A special or honourable m______ is formal praise that is given for an achievement that is very good, although not usually the best of its kind .A special or honourable mention is formal praise that is given for an achievement that is very good, although not usually the best of its kind .Many people have helped me but I would like to pick out a few for special mention. verbIf you mention something, you say something about it, usually briefly.She did not mention her mother's absence.I may not have mentioned it to her.I had mentioned that I didn't really like contemporary music.She shouldn't have mentioned how heavy the dress was.I felt as though I should mention it as an option.If someone is mentioned in writing, a reference is made to them by name, often to criticize or praise something that they have done.I was absolutely outraged that I could be even mentioned in an article of this kind.As for your father, he won't be mentioned in my will....Brigadier Ferguson was mentioned in the report as being directly responsible.If someone is mentioned as a candidate for something such as a job, it is suggested that they might become a candidate.His appointment is a complete surprise–he has never been mentioned as a front runner.Her name has been mentioned as a favoured leadership candidate.nounA mention is a reference to something or someone.The statement made no mention of government casualties.At the community centre, mention of funds produces pained looks.A special or honourable mention is formal praise that is given for an achievement that is very good, although not usually the best of its kind .Many people have helped me but I would like to pick out a few for special mention. A2

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mention mentionsmentioningmentioned

query	A special or honourable m______ is formal praise that is given for an achievement that is very good, although not usually the best of its kind .A special or honourable mention is formal praise that is given for an achievement that is very good, although not usually the best of its kind . Many people have helped me but I would like to pick out a few for special mention.
word	mention
full-definition	verb If you mention something, you say something about it, usually briefly. She did not mention her mother's absence. I may not have mentioned it to her. I had mentioned that I didn't really like contemporary music. She shouldn't have mentioned how heavy the dress was. I felt as though I should mention it as an option. If someone is mentioned in writing, a reference is made to them by name, often to criticize or praise something that they have done. I was absolutely outraged that I could be even mentioned in an article of this kind. As for your father, he won't be mentioned in my will. ...Brigadier Ferguson was mentioned in the report as being directly responsible. If someone is mentioned as a candidate for something such as a job, it is suggested that they might become a candidate. His appointment is a complete surprise–he has never been mentioned as a front runner. Her name has been mentioned as a favoured leadership candidate. noun A mention is a reference to something or someone. The statement made no mention of government casualties. At the community centre, mention of funds produces pained looks. A special or honourable mention is formal praise that is given for an achievement that is very good, although not usually the best of its kind . Many people have helped me but I would like to pick out a few for special mention.
inflections	mentionsmentioningmentioned
cefr-level	A2

Mentioned Mention I Special Praise Honourable Formal Achievement