Synonyms for mentioning

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : men-shuhn

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɛn ʃən

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Définition of mentioning

Origin : c.1300, "a note, reference," from Old French mencion "mention, memory, speech," from Latin mentionem (nominative mentio) "a calling to mind, a speaking of, a making mention," from root of Old Latin minisci "to think," related to mens (genitive mentis) "mind," from PIE root *men- "think" (see mind (n.)).

adj remarking
noun speaking of

Example sentences :

Hinde introduced John to them, mentioning that he had only lately arrived from Ireland.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

Had he said me at first, I should have been above the affectation of mentioning a lawyer.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Mentioning it to Billy might not, indeed, have mattered, since Billy was already an "outsider."
Extract from : « Four Girls and a Compact » by Annie Hamilton Donnell

But there is one delightful case that I cannot refrain from mentioning.
Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

You remember my mentioning my friend, the Marchesino Panacci?
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

She had, however, one day talked of Cherbourg, mentioning that she had been born there.
Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola

"Why, ——" (mentioning the name of the hon. Member), was the reply.
Extract from : « The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by Harry Furniss

What right have you to despise the engine-maker, and the others whom I was just now mentioning?
Extract from : « Gorgias » by Plato

And I do talk to you about things I never would think of mentioning to other people.
Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

We can not allow you to compromise the honour of a gentleman by mentioning his name in his absence.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

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