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    • mention :a remark that calls attention to something or someone
      • she made frequent mention of her promotion|there was no mention of it|the speaker made several references to his wife

    • mention :make reference to
      • His name was mentioned in connection with the invention

    • mention :a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
      • the student's essay failed to list several important citations|the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book|the article includes mention of similar clinical cases

    • mention :make mention of
      • She observed that his presentation took up too much time|They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing

    • mention :an official recognition of merit
      • although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention

    • mention :commend
      • he was cited for his outstanding achievements

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