Mentioned — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Mentioned

Mentioned (verb)

  1. to make mention of, refer to; also, to cite for outstanding achievement
  2. to refer to or suggest (someone) as having a possible role or status

Mentioned (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

    "you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments"

    similar: adverted (to), cited, dropped, instanced, named, noted, noticed, quoted, referred (to), specified, touched (on or upon)
    related: alluded (to), hinted (at), implied, indicated, inferred, intended, intimated, suggested, pointed (out), signaled, signified, denominated, designated, broached, brought up, interjected, interpolated, interposed, introduced, infiltrated, insinuated, wormed, advertised, announced, broadcast, declared, proclaimed, pronounced, publicized, published, sounded, clarified, cleared (up), elucidated, explained, explicated, spelled out
    near: disregarded, forgot, ignored, neglected, overlooked, overpassed, passed over, slighted

  2. to give as an example

    "mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument"

    similar: adduced, cited, instanced, quoted
    related: exemplified, represented, adverted (to), illustrated, named, referred (to), specified, touched (on or upon), bore out, corroborated, documented, substantiated, validated, referenced, sourced

Related Entry: Mention (verb)

Mention is a different word from Mentioned. The synonyms below are for mention, not for mentioned.

  1. to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

    "you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments"

    similar: advert (to), cite, drop, instance, name, note, notice, quote, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon)
    related: allude (to), hint (at), imply, indicate, infer, intend, intimate, suggest, point (out), signal, signify, denominate, designate, bring up, broach, interject, interpolate, interpose, introduce, infiltrate, insinuate, worm, advertise, announce, broadcast, declare, proclaim, pronounce, publicize, publish, sound, clarify, clear (up), elucidate, explain, explicate, spell out
    near: disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

  2. to give as an example

    "mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument"

    similar: adduce, cite, instance, quote
    related: exemplify, represent, advert (to), illustrate, name, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon), bear out, corroborate, document, substantiate, validate, reference, source

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mentioned

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mentioned:

adverted (to), cited, dropped, instanced, named, noted, noticed, quoted, referred (to), specified, touched (on or upon), adduced

Related Words for Mentioned

alluded (to), hinted (at), implied, indicated, inferred, intended, intimated, suggested, pointed (out), signaled, signified, denominated, designated, broached, brought up, interjected, interpolated, interposed, introduced, infiltrated, insinuated, wormed, advertised, announced, broadcast, declared, proclaimed, pronounced, publicized, published

Near Antonyms of Mentioned

disregarded, forgot, ignored, neglected, overlooked, overpassed, passed over, slighted

Word Forms of Mentioned

Inflections: mentioning

Derived words: mentionable (adjective), mentioner (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Mentioned

First known use: 1530

Frequently Asked Questions about Mentioned

What does "Mentioned" mean?

"Mentioned" means to make mention of, refer to; also, to cite for outstanding achievement. As a verb, it is defined as: to make mention of, refer to; also, to cite for outstanding achievement. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mentioned"?

Other words for "Mentioned" include adverted (to), cited, dropped, instanced, named, noted, noticed and quoted. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mentioned" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mentioned"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mentioned". Common alternatives include adverted (to), cited, dropped, instanced, named, noted, noticed, quoted, referred (to) and specified.

How do you use "Mentioned" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mentioned" in a sentence: "you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments"; "mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument".

Is "Mentioned" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mentioned" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Mentioned"?

First known use: 1530.

What is another word for "Mentioned" meaning "to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically"?

When "Mentioned" (verb) means to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically, synonyms include adverted (to), cited, dropped, instanced, named and noted.

What is another word for "Mentioned" meaning "to give as an example"?

When "Mentioned" (verb) means to give as an example, synonyms include adduced, cited, instanced and quoted.