mention, reference -- (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")
citation, cite, acknowledgment, credit, reference, mention, quotation -- (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, honorable mention -- (an official recognition of merit; "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention")
Overview of verb mention
The verb mention has 3 senses
mention, advert, bring up, cite, name, refer -- (make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention")
note, observe, mention, remark -- (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, cite -- (commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements")
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