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make mention en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (formal, uncommon) Synonym of mention.
    • However, Musk did appear to concede in talking with the group that he would have no problem in limiting the amplification of some kinds of abusive content — a policy that he has not been vocal about since taking over the company. "He did make mention that reach is not the same as speech," Robinson told me. 2022 November 2, Kevin T. Dugan, “Inside Elon Musk's 'Sincere' 45-Minute Zoom on Hate Speech”, in New York Magazine:
    • Beyak declined an interview request from CBC earlier this week, but did make mention in a press conference about a CBC article published earlier this week regarding her comments. 2017 September 15, Alex Johnson, “'Epitome of colonial thinking': Sask. Sen. Lillian Dyck reacts to Sen. Lynn Beyak's latest comments”, in CBC:
    • The statement did not make mention if those upcoming contests will be played. 2020 September 29, David K. Li, “Titans, Vikings shut down in-person activities after NFL's first Covid-19 outbreak”, in NBC News:

Forms

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makes mention Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
made mention Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
made mention Tense=Past lexicographic
making mention Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic

Deriveds

make mention of

Synonyms

mention