mention
[ men-shuhn ]
/ ˈmɛn ʃən /
verb (used with object)
to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.
to cite formally for a meritorious act or achievement: He was mentioned in dispatches from the war zone.
noun
a direct or incidental reference; a mentioning: to make mention of a place.
formal recognition for a meritorious act or achievement: Her entry in the science competition received a special mention.
Idioms for mention
not to mention,
in addition to; without mentioning: We were served a sumptuous entree, not to mention the other courses.
Origin of mention
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British Dictionary definitions for not to mention
mention
/ (ˈmɛnʃən) /
verb (tr)
noun
Derived forms of mention
mentionable, adjective mentioner, nounWord Origin for mention
C14: via Old French from Latin
mentiō a calling to mind, naming, from
mēns mind
Idioms and Phrases with not to mention (1 of 2)
not to mention
Also, not to speak of; to say nothing of. In addition to, besides what's already been said. For example, I don't think the voters will want that big program, not to mention the cost, or Dave teaches trumpet and trombone, not to speak of other brass instruments, or Their house is worth at least a million, to say nothing of their other assets.
Idioms and Phrases with not to mention (2 of 2)
mention
see not to mention; you're welcome (don't mention it).