| noun | a remark that calls attention to something or someone “she made frequent mention of her promotion” |
| noun | a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage “the student's essay failed to list several important citations” |
| noun | an official recognition of merit “although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention” |
| verb | make reference to “His name was mentioned in connection with the invention” |
| verb | make mention of “She observed that his presentation took up too much time” |
| verb | commend “he was cited for his outstanding achievements” |
| mention | verb | make mention of |
| refer | verb | make reference to |
| cite | verb | refer to |
| acknowledge | verb | express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with |
| credit | verb | ascribe an achievement to |
| reference | verb | refer to |
| mention | noun | a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage |
| mentioner | noun | a speaker who refers to something briefly or incidentally |
| citation | noun | (law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.) |
| name | noun | a language unit by which a person or thing is known |
| naming | noun | the verbal act of naming |
| reference | noun | a remark that calls attention to something or someone |
| note | noun | a comment or instruction (usually added) |
| observer | noun | an expert who observes and comments on something |
| observation | noun | the act of noticing or paying attention |
| remark | noun | a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information |