Synonyms for

Mentioning

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

Definition

to speak or write about someone or something, especially briefly or without giving much detail

Synonyms & similar words

mention remark advert note observe name bringup cite refer referencing citing noting remarking observing commenting discussing introducing suggesting indicating naming recalling recounting

Synonyms by register

Formal

referencing alluding to adverting to citing

Informal

bringing up talking about touching on dropping

Literary

evoking hinting at recalling

Antonyms

ignoring omitting skipping disregarding neglecting silencing

Common collocations

  • mentioning by name
  • mentioning the fact
  • mentioning a detail
  • mentioning someone
  • mentioning an incident
  • mentioning the possibility
  • mentioning a problem

Word family

noun mention
verb mention
adjective mentionable

Usage note

The verb 'mention' is generally used for brief or casual references. Avoid using it for detailed discussions; 'discuss' or 'elaborate on' would be more appropriate in such cases.

Example sentences

  1. I was mentioning my grandma's birthday party to my friend.
  2. She kept mentioning how much she loves unicorns.
  3. He wasn't mentioning his favorite book because he didn't want to spoil the ending.
  4. My teacher is always mentioning how important it is to read every day.
  5. We were mentioning our favorite foods during lunchtime.

Quotes

  • I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing. - Socrates
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates
  • I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen. - Ernest Hemingway

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