Synonyms of mention
6 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for mention is reference. Other synonyms of mention are bring up, toss up, touch on, move and touch.
Synonyms and similar words for mention
verbMore synonyms
- bring upTo mention.
- referenceTo mention, to refer to.
- toss upTo casually mention as an idea.
- touch onTo mention briefly; to cursorily discuss.
- move obsoleteTo mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint).
- touch archaicTo deal with in speech or writing; to mention briefly, to allude to.
Opposite of mention
verbMore antonyms
- bespeechTo address in speech.
- enlarge oneselfTo give free vent to speech.
- orate
- speechify
Meaning of mention
- noun A speaking or noticing of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner.
- noun A social media feed, a list of replies or posts mentioning a person.
- verb To make mention of; to speak of; to refer to; to name; to specify.
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Questions about synonyms of mention
- What is another word for mention?
- Mention has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as reference, bring up, toss up, touch on, move and touch.
- What is the opposite of mention?
- The opposite of mention is bespeech. Other antonyms of mention are enlarge oneself, orate and speechify.
- What does mention mean?
- Mention means a speaking or noticing of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner.
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