Synonyms: mention, honorable mention
Definition: an official recognition of merit
Usage: although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention
Similar words: honor, honour, laurels, award, accolade
Definition: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Usage: an award for bravery
Synonyms: mention, quotation, reference, citation, cite, acknowledgment, credit
Definition: a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
Usage: 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
Similar words: annotation, notation, note
Definition: a comment or instruction (usually added)
Usage: his notes were appended at the end of the article; he added a short notation to the address on the envelope
Definition: a remark that calls attention to something or someone
Usage: she made frequent mention of her promotion; there was no mention of it; the speaker made several references to his wife
Similar words: input, remark, comment
Definition: a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
Usage: from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account
Synonyms: remark, note, observe, mention
Definition: make mention of
Usage: She observed that his presentation took up too much time; They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
Similar words: tell, say, state
Definition: express in words
Usage: He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you; state your opinion; state your name
Definition: commend
Usage: he was cited for his outstanding achievements
Similar words: notice, acknowledge
Definition: express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
Usage: He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway; She acknowledged his complement with a smile; it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing
Synonyms: name, cite, bring up, advert, mention, refer
Definition: make reference to
Usage: His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
Similar words: have in mind, think of, mean
Definition: intend to refer to
Usage: I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France; Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!