The meaning of Mention

noun

A formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

Usage examples:

The minister was about to make an announcement

noun

Something that someone says officially, giving information about something

Usage examples:

The president made an unexpected announcement this morning., the announcement of the changes has be…

phrasal verb

Raise from a lower to a higher position

phrasal verb

To care for a child until it is an adult

Usage examples:

An aunt brought him up., he was brought up on jazz (= experienced it a lot as a child)., i hate to …

phrasal verb

To start to talk about a particular subject

Usage examples:

Nobody was willing to bring up the subject of pay at the meeting.

verb

Raise (a difficult subject) for discussion.

Usage examples:

He broached the subject he had been avoiding all evening

noun

A sudden and unwelcome veering of a ship that causes it to broach.

Usage examples:

The helmsman was forced to use the engines in conjunction with the wheel to prevent a broach

verb

To begin a discussion of something difficult

Usage examples:

He hopes they will sponsor the poetry event, but he hasn’t broached the subject with them yet.

noun

A sign or piece of information that indicates something.

Usage examples:

The visit was an indication of the improvement in relations between the countries

noun

A sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen

Usage examples:

An indication that there are few indications that the economy is on an upswing., an indication of s…

verb

Bring (something, especially a product, measure, or concept) into use or operation for the first time.

Usage examples:

Various new taxes were introduced

verb

To arrange for you to meet and learn the name of another person

Usage examples:

I’d like to introduce you to my friend, sally., george, i’d like to introduce my friend, sally., it…

verb

To make goods or services available to be bought for the first time

Usage examples:

The company plans to introduce 45 new models over the next five years., the product range is being …

adjective

Subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty.

Usage examples:

Whether they had been successful or not was a moot point

verb

Raise (a question or topic) for discussion; suggest (an idea or possibility).

Usage examples:

The scheme was first mooted last october

noun

An assembly held for debate, especially in anglo-saxon and medieval times.

Usage examples:

Even if, as some have supposed, the manor court, or hall moot, had anglo-saxon forebears, it was an…

verb

Lift or move to a higher position or level.

Usage examples:

She raised both arms above her head

noun

An increase in salary.

Usage examples:

He wants a raise and some perks

verb

Move upwards

noun

A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.

Usage examples:

Do you agree with this statement?

verb

Officially assess (a child) as having special educational needs.

Usage examples:

A reassessment of statemented children

noun

Something that is said, esp. formally and officially

Usage examples:

The candidate made a statement to the press., a fashion statement, they wore the armbands as a poli…