Synonyms for

Mentioned

Verb / ˈmenʃʌnd / Another word for mentioned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to speak or write about someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

cite bringup remark mention name observe advert refer note cited noted uttered articulated expressed voiced remarked commented said stated announced declared pronounced reported discussed recounted related

Synonyms by register

Formal

referenced cited alluded to indicated

Informal

brought up talked about named pointed out

Literary

invoked adverted to

Antonyms

ignored omitted disregarded skipped overlooked silenced

Common collocations

  • briefly mentioned
  • not mentioned
  • mentioned earlier
  • mentioned in passing
  • mentioned by name
  • mentioned the fact
  • mentioned a concern

Word family

noun mention
verb mention
adjective mentionable

Usage note

While 'mentioned' is a common and neutral term, be mindful of context. 'Alluded to' suggests an indirect reference, while 'cited' implies a formal or authoritative source.

Example sentences

  1. I mentioned your favorite color to your mom.
  2. Last night, my friend mentioned a new restaurant that just opened up.
  3. During the meeting, the boss mentioned the upcoming deadlines.
  4. She mentioned her plans for the weekend.
  5. The teacher mentioned the spelling test next week.

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