/menθjoˈnaɾ/
#996 of 5,000 Core 1000
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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