CEFR A2

mention

verb

Meaning

To speak about something or someone briefly and without giving much detail.

Examples

Did he mention the meeting tomorrow?
She didn't mention his name.

Synonyms: say, tell, refer, allude

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mention (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛnʃn/

Definition

To speak about something or someone briefly and without giving much detail.

Examples

Did he mention the meeting tomorrow?
She didn't mention his name.
I don't want to mention it again.

How to Use mention

mention that (collocation): To say something that is true. — "She mentioned that she was tired."
mention someone/something (collocation): To talk about a person or thing. — "He mentioned the book to me."
mention doing something (collocation): To talk about an action that was done. — "She mentioned seeing him at the party."

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