Kilo Lingo

/menθjoˈnaɾ/

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Translation

to mention

Word origin

From Latin mentio ('a calling to mind, a mention'), related to mens ('mind'). The same root gives English 'mention' and 'mental'.

Origin
Latin
Root
mentio
English cognates
mention, mental

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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I do not want to mention his name in front of everyone.

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Did you mention the problem in the meeting?

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The teacher mentioned several interesting books.

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Now that you mention it, I have a question.

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I forgot to mention that I will arrive late.

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This word is part of lesson 20.