— mentionable , adj. — mentioner , n.
/men"sheuhn/ , v.t.
1. to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.
2. to cite formally for a meritorious act or achievement: He was mentioned in dispatches from the war zone.
3. not to mention , in addition to; without mentioning: We were served a sumptuous entree, not to mention the other courses.
n.
4. a direct or incidental reference; a mentioning: to make mention of a place.
5. formal recognition for a meritorious act or achievement: Her entry in the science competition received a special mention.
[ 1250-1300; mention- (s. of mentio ) a calling to mind, a touching upon (see MENTAL 1 , -ION); r. ME mencioun ]
Syn. 1. indicate, allude to. 4. allusion, notice.