Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with mention in British Collocation
mention
noun
singular/uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
quick
The exhibition receives only cursory mention in the last chapter.
special or praising someone
I would like to make special mention of the unsung heroes who support the playing side of the club.
particular
There is no specific mention of legal action in the report.
not much
In the past, hypnotism as a form of medical treatment fell out of favour and received scant mention in the medical journals.
used for emphasizing the big effect that mentioning something has
If the very mention of the gym makes you reach for the chocolate biscuits, try to find a sport or fitness class that you enjoy.
give a mention
I must give a special mention to the title track because it’s a great song.
Mention was made of all his exploits.
get a mention
His most recent film doesn’t even get a mention in the article.
The clinic’s treatment and research work received a special mention in the report.
deserve a mention
The final two songs here deserve an extra-special mention.
A special mention goes to Hannah Brown, who completed the course in very difficult circumstances.
make no mention
His autobiography omitted any mention of his career in the IRA.
There is no mention of any such costs in the contract.
read or hear a mention
I could find no mention of them in the guide.