to mention

Definition von to mention im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: remember; reference; bring up
Don't bring up politics if you want to have a quiet conversation with that guy.; {n} an expression in words or writing; {v} to express in words or writing; To make mention of; to speak briefly of; to name; make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"; A speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of; If someone is mentioned as a candidate for something such as a job, it is suggested that they might become a candidate. Her name has been mentioned as a favoured leadership candidate; 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"; A date when a matter is listed in court but on which the full hearing of the matter will not take place •Criminal Courts; an official recognition of merit; "although he didn't win the prize he did get special 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" commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements" make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention; {f} remind of, indicate; refer to; hint at, allude to; recognize publicly; make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention; To speak of something; A mention is a reference to something or someone. The statement made no mention of government casualties; If you mention something, you say something about it, usually briefly. She did not mention her mother's absence I may not have mentioned it to her I had mentioned that I didn't really like contemporary music She shouldn't have mentioned how heavy the dress was I felt as though I should mention it as an option; If someone is mentioned in writing, a reference is made to them by name, often to criticize or praise something that they have done. I was absolutely outraged that I could be even mentioned in an article of this kind Brigadier Ferguson was mentioned in the report as being directly responsible; {i} direct or incidental reference; recognition of an achievement; brief mentioning; A special or honourable mention is formal praise that is given for an achievement that is very good, although not usually the best of its kind. So many people have helped me with this book that it is hard to pick out the few for special mention. = commendation; - A brief item in the press or broadcast media referring to a person, product, or service; make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"; 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"; emphasis You use not to mention when you want to add extra information which emphasizes the point that you are making. The audience, not to mention the bewildered cast, were not amused. when someone mentions something or someone in a conversation, piece of writing etc mention of; formulae People sometimes say `don't mention it' as a polite reply to someone who has just thanked them for doing something. `Thank you very much.' --- `Don't mention it.'; Reference to an expression considered merely as a unit of language; see use / mention; an official recognition of merit; "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"; commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements"; Used especially in the phrase to make mention of; A speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner