How to Use "Mention" with Example Sentences

mention (v): to talk about something briefly

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Used with verbs:

"He forgot to mention he was coming."
(forgot, neglected, failed)

Used with nouns:

"The report mentioned her name."
(report, article)

"Her name was mentioned many times."
(name, word)

Used with adverbs:

"He rarely mentions his late wife."
(rarely, frequently, repeatedly, often, seldom, barely, hardly)

"You've mentioned it already."
(already, previously, earlier)

"I just mentioned it to them."
(just, never, briefly, specifically, directly)

Used with prepositions:

"He was mentioned in the press."
(in)

"I mentioned it to her."
(to)

"She smiles at the very mention of his name."
(at)

"She was mentioned as being a possible replacement."
(as)

mention (n): talk about

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Used with verbs:

"He received an honorable mention."
(received, got, earned)

"He deserves mention for his many years of loyalty."
(deserves, merits, warrants)

"He made mention of the event."
(made, gave)

"They omitted any mention of him."
(omitted, avoided)

"She heard no mention of her name."
(heard)

Used with adjectives:

"There was a brief mention of him in the conversation."
(brief, passing, little)

"He got an honorable mention at the ceremony."
(honorable, special, favorable)

"At the mere mention of his name, I was afraid."
(mere, first)

"There was no particular mention of them at the event."
(particular, specific)

Used with prepositions:

"I smiled at the mention of it."
(at)