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MENTIONING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Mentioning.

Mentioning - as a noun

A remark that calls attention to something or someone

Example: "She made frequent mention of her promotion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reference14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comment13input7remark12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

Example: "The student's essay failed to list several important citations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acknowledgment27citation10cite6credit9quotation18reference14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
annotation10notation8note4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An official recognition of merit

Example: "Although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
honorable mention

Mentioning - as a verb

Make reference to

Example: "He was named in connection with the invention"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advert10bring upcite6name6refer8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
have in mindmean6think of
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make mention of

Example: "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
note4observe12remark12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
say6state5tell4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Commend

Example: "He was cited for his outstanding achievements"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cite6

Example Sentences

"She gave a mentioning speech at the event."
"His mentioning comment caused a stir in the meeting."
"I appreciated her mentioning gesture during the presentation."
"The mentioning remark by the speaker was quite controversial."
"It was a mentioning introduction to the topic."
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Word Game Points

Is MENTIONING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mentioning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MENTIONING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is MENTIONING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mentioning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MENTIONING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is MENTIONING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mentioning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MENTIONING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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