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mention

mention

Meaning of mention

briefly say

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Pronunciation
British English/ˈmɛnʃən/
American English/tu ˈmɛnʃən/
Russian transcription[upəmʲɪˈnʲatʲ]
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mention with Russian translation

mention usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Не забудьте упоминать волонтерскую работу в своём резюме.

Remember to mention your volunteer work on your CV.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он предпочёл не упоминать год перерыва на собеседовании.

He didn't mention his gap year in the interview.

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mention belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

mentionупоминать
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

mention synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between mention / note / point out / bring up / refer to / cite

🇬🇧English

to draw attention to something briefly, often as an observation

A2Often

He noted his strong teamwork skills on the CV.

P
🇬🇧English
point out

to draw attention to something, often to highlight or explain

A2Often

She pointed out her main achievements during the interview.

B
🇬🇧English
bring up

to introduce a topic or subject into discussion

A2Often

She brought up her volunteer work during the interview.

R
🇬🇧English
refer to

to mention something as a reference or source; to direct attention to

B1Often

The candidate referred to several projects on his CV.

🇬🇧English

to quote or mention as an example or proof, often with source

B1Often

In his interview he cited two projects where he led the team.

🇬🇧English

to mention someone or something specifically by name

A2Very Often

She named her former manager as a reference.

🇬🇧English

very general verb meaning to speak or express in words

A1Very Often

He said he had project management experience.

🇬🇧English

to cause someone to remember something; to bring something back to attention

A2Often

Please remind me to mention my certificate in the interview.

A
🇬🇧English
allude to

to mention indirectly or hint at something without stating it plainly

B1Rarely

He alluded to previous successes without giving details.

🇬🇧English

to make a comment or observation, often as an opinion

B1Often

He remarked on his leadership skills during the interview.

🇬🇧English

to express something clearly and formally, often as a fact or position

B1Often

He stated his availability and salary expectations in the interview.

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How to pronounce mention and what this word means

mention means mention. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce mention

/ˈmɛnʃən/

mention translation

mention

mention examples

Remember to mention your volunteer work on your CV.

mention transcription

/ˈmɛnʃən/, /tu ˈmɛnʃən/

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mention meaning: what does it mean?

briefly say

mention pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

mention is pronounced as /ˈmɛnʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

mention definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Remember to mention your volunteer work on your CV. Translation: Не забудьте упоминать волонтерскую работу в своём резюме.

Is mention part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

Yes, mention can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is mention part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, mention can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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