mention

(noun) a remark that calls attention to something or someone. Synonyms: reference. Examples: "She made frequent mention of her promotion." "There was no mention of it." "The speaker made several references to his wife."

(noun) a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. Synonyms: citation, cite, acknowledgment, credit, reference, quotation. Examples: "The student's essay failed to list several important citations." "The acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book." "The article includes mention of similar clinical cases."

(noun) an official recognition of merit. Synonyms: honorable mention. Examples: "Although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention."

(verb) make reference to. Synonyms: advert, bring up, cite, name, refer. Examples: "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention."

(verb) make mention of. Synonyms: note, observe, remark. Examples: "She observed that his presentation took up too much time." "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing."

(verb) commend. Synonyms: cite. Examples: "He was cited for his outstanding achievements."