Mention: meaning, definitions and examples

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mention

 

[ ˈmɛnʃən ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

social media

A mention is a reference to another user in a post or comment on social media.

Synonyms

acknowledgment, reference, tag

Examples of usage

  • Can you give me a mention in your next post?
  • She tagged me in a mention on Twitter.
Context #2 | Verb

social media

To mention someone is to include their username or handle in a post or comment on social media.

Synonyms

acknowledge, reference, tag

Examples of usage

  • Don't forget to mention me in your Instagram story.
  • She mentioned her friend in the comments.

Translations

Translations of the word "mention" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mencionar

🇮🇳 उल्लेख करना

🇩🇪 erwähnen

🇮🇩 menyebut

🇺🇦 згадати

🇵🇱 wspomnieć

🇯🇵 言及する (genkyū suru)

🇫🇷 mentionner

🇪🇸 mencionar

🇹🇷 bahsetmek

🇰🇷 언급하다 (eongeuphada)

🇸🇦 ذكر (dhikr)

🇨🇿 zmínit

🇸🇰 spomenúť

🇨🇳 提及 (tíjí)

🇸🇮 omeniti

🇮🇸 nefna

🇰🇿 айту

🇬🇪 აღნიშვნა (aghnishvna)

🇦🇿 qeyd etmək

🇲🇽 mencionar

Etymology

The word 'mention' comes from the Latin word 'mentionem', meaning 'a speaking of, a mention'. It has been used in English since the 14th century.

See also: mentioned, mentioner, unmentionables.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,885, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.